Understanding the Analogy Logic: Car and Vehicle

The question presents an analogy: Car : Vehicle :: ?. We need to understand the relationship between the words on the left side of the double colon (::) and apply the same logic to find the missing word or word pair on the right side.

Let's examine the relationship between 'Car' and 'Vehicle'. A Car is a specific type of Vehicle. A Vehicle is a broad category, and a Car is an example or instance of that category. So, the relationship is "Specific Item : Category".

Analyzing the Options Based on Analogy

We will now look at the given options and see which one shares the same "Specific Item : Category" relationship as Car : Vehicle.

• Option 1: Table : Furniture
• Option 2: Profession : Teacher
• Option 3: Figure : Triangle
• Option 4: Stationery : Pen

Detailed Explanation of the Correct Analogy

Let's evaluate each option:

1. Table : Furniture: Is a Table a type of Furniture? Yes, Furniture is a category of movable objects used to support human activities, and a Table is a common item belonging to this category. This fits the "Specific Item : Category" logic.
2. Profession : Teacher: Is Profession a type of Teacher? No. A Teacher is a person who practices a Profession (teaching). The relationship is closer to "Category : Specific Role" or "Specific Role : Category of Work", but the order is reversed compared to the required "Specific Item : Category".
3. Figure : Triangle: Is a Figure a type of Triangle? No. A Triangle is a type of geometric Figure. The relationship is "Category : Specific Item", which is the reverse of the required "Specific Item : Category".
4. Stationery : Pen: Is Stationery a type of Pen? No. A Pen is a type of Stationery item used for writing. The relationship is "Category : Specific Item", which is the reverse of the required "Specific Item : Category".

Comparing the relationships, only the pair 'Table : Furniture' clearly follows the same "Specific Item : Category" logic seen in 'Car : Vehicle'.

Confirming the Correct Answer

The analogy is Car : Vehicle :: ?

Logic: Car is a type of Vehicle.

Let's apply this logic to the options:

• Table is a type of Furniture.
• Profession is a type of Teacher (Incorrect logic).
• Figure is a type of Triangle (Incorrect logic).
• Stationery is a type of Pen (Incorrect logic).

Therefore, the pair that fits the analogy is Table : Furniture.

Revision Table: Key Concepts

Additional Information on Analogies and Reasoning

Analogies are common in verbal reasoning questions. They test your ability to identify relationships between concepts and apply that same relationship to different concepts. The key is to precisely define the relationship in the first pair before evaluating the options.

Common types of relationships in analogies include:

• Part : Whole (e.g., Finger : Hand)
• Cause : Effect (e.g., Fire : Smoke)
• Worker : Tool (e.g., Carpenter : Hammer)
• Synonyms (e.g., Happy : Joyful)
• Antonyms (e.g., Hot : Cold)
• Degree (e.g., Warm : Hot)
• Function (e.g., Knife : Cut)
• Specific : Category (e.g., Car : Vehicle) - This is the type of analogy in our question.

Always read the question and options carefully to determine the exact nature and direction of the relationship.