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Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. 

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) 

Odisha: Odia :: Kerala: ?

This question was previously asked in
SSC Selection Post 2024 Question Paper (26-Jun-2024) (Shift-4)
The correct answer is
Malayalam

Analogy: Relating States to Languages

This question tests your ability to understand relationships between words, known as analogies. The task is to figure out the connection between the first pair of words (Odisha: Odia) and apply that exact same connection to the third word (Kerala) to find the fourth word.

The question specifies that the relationship should be based on the meaning of the words, not just their structure (like the number of letters).

Analyzing the Odisha-Odia Connection

Let's examine the first pair: Odisha and Odia.

  • Odisha is a well-known state located in the eastern part of India.
  • Odia (also previously known as Oriya) is the official language spoken by the people of Odisha.

The relationship established here is between a specific Indian State and the primary Language spoken within that state.

Applying the State-Language Rule to Kerala

Now, we apply this identified relationship (State :: Language) to the next word, Kerala.

  • Kerala is a state situated in the southwestern region of India.
  • We need to identify the main language spoken by the people of Kerala.

The primary and official language of Kerala is Malayalam.

Selecting the Correct Option

Based on the analogy where Odisha corresponds to Odia (State: Language), Kerala corresponds to Malayalam (State: Language).

Comparing this with the given options, the option that correctly identifies Malayalam is the answer.

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