This question asks us to complete an analogy. An analogy shows a relationship between two things, and we need to find another pair that has the same relationship.

Understanding the First Pair: Bull and Cow

The first pair is "Bull : Cow". Let's figure out the connection between a Bull and a Cow.

• A Bull is a male animal of the cattle species.
• A Cow is a female animal of the cattle species.

So, the relationship here is Male : Female of the same animal species.

Applying the Relationship to the Third Term: Lion

Now we need to apply the same Male : Female relationship to the third term, which is Lion.

We need to find the word that represents the female of a Lion.

Evaluating the Options

Let's look at the options provided and see which one fits the relationship "female of a Lion":

• Option 1: Lioness - A Lioness is the well-known term for a female Lion. This matches the required male-to-female pattern.
• Option 2: Cub - A Cub is the term used for a young Lion (or a young of several other carnivorous animals like tigers, bears, etc.). It refers to the age, not the gender of the adult animal.
• Option 3: Mare - A Mare is the term for a female horse. This is a female animal, but it belongs to a different species than a Lion.
• Option 4: Doe - A Doe is the term for a female deer, rabbit, or goat. Like 'Mare', this is a female animal of a completely different species.

Identifying the Correct Analogous Term

Following the relationship established in the first pair (Bull : Cow :: Male cattle : Female cattle), we need the female counterpart of a Lion.

Among the given options, 'Lioness' is the correct term for a female Lion.

Therefore, the analogy is Bull : Cow :: Lion : Lioness.

Revision Table: Common Animal Male, Female, and Young Names

Additional Information: Solving Analogy Questions

Analogy questions test your ability to see relationships between words or concepts. Here are steps to approach them:

• Step 1: Understand the Relationship - Look closely at the first pair of words (A : B). What is the connection between A and B? Are they synonyms, antonyms, part/whole, cause/effect, male/female, etc.?
• Step 2: Express the Relationship - State the relationship clearly in your mind or on paper. For example, "A is the opposite of B," or "A is a part of B," or "B is the female of A."
• Step 3: Apply the Relationship - Look at the third word (C). Apply the same relationship you found in Step 2 to C to find the fourth word (D). If the relationship was "B is the female of A", then you look for "D is the female of C".
• Step 4: Evaluate Options - Go through the options and see which one fits the relationship you determined in Step 3.
• Step 5: Confirm the Fit - Read the complete analogy with your chosen answer (A : B :: C : D) and see if the relationship holds true for both pairs.

Practicing different types of relationships will help you solve analogy questions faster.