Analogy Reasoning Questions is one of the most common topic that asked in every competitive exams like MPSC, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking and other. In this page covered Analogy Reasoning Questions and Answers with Solving Tricks. This post also covered all types of analogy Reasoning examples including, Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning Questions, Number Based Analogy Reasoning Questions and Word Based Analogy Reasoning Questions this will help you to prepared in multiple ways. lets start with some basic to advance examples of Analogy Reasoning Questions and answers.

What is Analogy Reasoning

Analogy reasoning is a cognitive process where individuals draw connections or similarities between different concepts, ideas, or relationships to solve problems, make decisions, or gain a deeper understanding of a subject. In analogy reasoning, the relationship between two pairs of items is compared, and the same relationship is applied to a new pair of items.

An analogy typically consists of two pairs of terms: A:B and C:D. The task is to identify the relationship between the terms in the first pair (A:B) and then apply that same relationship to the second pair (C:D). This process involves recognizing patterns, similarities, or relationships between the elements of each pair.
For example:

• A : B :: C : D
• Cat : Kitten :: Dog : Puppy

In this analogy, the relationship between “Cat” and “Kitten” is that of a parent to its offspring. Applying the same relationship to the second pair, “Dog” and “Puppy,” we can infer that a “Dog” is the parent of a “Puppy.”

Types Of Analogy Reasoning

1. Word Based Analogy
   In Word Based Analogy there is a relations include like Function and action, objects and items, Cause and Effect, groups or categories, object and shape etc. lets understand with some example of Word Based Analogy Reasoning.
   • Pen : Paper :: Fork : Plate
   • Read : Write :: Listen : Speak
   • Hammer : Nail :: Screwdriver : Screw
   • Circle : Sphere :: Square : Cube
   • Hunger : Satisfaction :: Thirst : Quenching
2. Number Based Analogy
   In Number based Analogy, there is a relationships or pattern Involves between numbers or mathematical operations like square root, cube root, addition, multiplication, division and subtraction of numbers. lets understand with some example of Number Based Analogy Reasoning.
   • 2 : 4 :: 5 : 10 (doubling the number)
   • 7 : 49 :: 12 : 144 (square root)
   • 96: 3 :: 83 : 5 (subtraction of first two no.)
3. Alphabet Based Analogy
   In Alphabet Based Analogy, there is a set of given Alphabet which is followed by particular pattern and you have to find from the given options, that which Alphabet pair follows the exact same pattern. lets understand with some example of Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning.
   • ABC : CBA :: PQR : RPQ (letters written From right to left)
   • MLP : NMQ :: AQC : BRD (letters Followed by +1)
   • THE : GSV :: XRO : CIL (Opposite letters)

Analogy Reasoning Tricks and Tips

1. Identify the Relationship or pattern :
   Understand the relationship or pattern between the terms in the given pair (A:B). Is it a synonym, antonym, part-whole, opposite pair, cause-effect, or some other mathematical connection.
2. Consider Multiple Relationships:
   Be open to the possibility of multiple valid relationships. Some situations may have more than one logic in analogy also.
3. Eliminate the Wrong Options:
   While finding out proper connection or pattern between a given pairs. Check and eliminate the wrong options that don’t logically followed by original pair.
4. Analyze Both Pairs:
   Once you found the proper connection or pattern between a given pairs. Analyze the both pair and make sure that, there is a same connection or pattern found between them. That one will be the correct answer.

Analogy Reasoning Shortcuts

Below provided a table which is based on positions of alphabet and alphabet opposite pair. This alphabet analogy reasoning Shortcuts will help you to identify the perfect pattern or relationship among in given question.

Position of Alphabet	Alphabet	Opposite	Alphabet	Position of Alphabet
1	A	↔	Z	26
2	B	↔	Y	25
3	C	↔	X	24
4	D	↔	W	23
5	E	↔	V	22
6	F	↔	U	21
7	G	↔	T	20
8	H	↔	S	19
9	I	↔	R	18
10	J	↔	Q	17
11	K	↔	P	16
12	L	↔	O	15
13	M	↔	N	14

Symbol and Notation	Distance and Direction	Clock Reasoning
Alphabet Analogy	Direction Reasoning	Paper Cutting
Order And Ranking	Inequality Reasoning	Number Series

Analogy Reasoning Questions and Answers

Below covered All Three types of analogy reasoning questions, included Word Based Analogy Reasoning, Number Based Analogy Reasoning and Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning Questions.

Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning Questions

Q-1. Find solutions of given Below Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning Questions.
BEHK : PSVY :: ADGJ : ?
(a) KMOR (b) DHLP
(c) PRTV (d) ORUX

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Answer :(d) ORUX
Solution:

Q-2. Solve this Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning Questions
AB : L :: BC : ?
(a) X (b) V
(c) Y (d) W

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Answer :(d) W
Solution:

Q-3. Choose the correct option From given Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning Question.
F : 216 :: L : ?
(a) 144 (b) 1728
(c) 1729 (d) 1628

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Answer :(b)1728
Solution:
F⇒6 : (6)3 = 216
Similarly,
L ⇒12: (12)3 = 1728

Q-4. Tackle and resolve given Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning Question.
RUST : 9687 :: TSUR : ?
(a) 7896 (b) 7869
(c) 7689 (d) 6789

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Answer :(b) 7869
Solution:
R U S T
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
9 6 8 7
Similarly,
T S U R
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
7 8 6 9

Q-5.Solve Below Alphabet Based Analogy Reasoning Question.
CAT : 3120 :: MAT : ?
(a) 1312 (b) 10120
(c) 13120 (d) 12120

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Answer :(c) 13120
Solution:
C  A  T
↓ ↓  ↓
3  1  20
Similarly,
M  A  T
↓  ↓  ↓
13 1 20

Number Based Analogy Reasoning Questions

Q-6. Tackle and resolve given Number Based Analogy Reasoning Questions.
8 : 23 :: 48 : ?
(a) 90 (b) 138
(c) 168 (d) 112

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Answer :(b) 138
Solution:
8     :   23
x6↓   x6↓
48  :  138

Q-7. Choose the correct option From given Number Based Analogy Reasoning Questions
5 : 28 :: 8 : ?
(a) 40 (b) 64
(c) 25 (d) 67

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Answer :(d) 67
Solution:
The relation is ⇒ F: F+3
5×5+3 = 25+3 = 28
Similarly,
8×8+3 = 64+3 = 67

Q-8. Solve this Number Based Analogy Reasoning Question
42:20 :: 64: ?
(a) 31 (b) 32
(c) 40 (d) 42

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Answer :(a) 31
Solution:
(20×2)+2 = 42
Similarly
(31×2)+2 = 64

Word Based Analogy Reasoning Questions

Q-9. Figure out the answers of Below Word Based Analogy Reasoning Question.
Cotton : White :: Coal : ?
कपास : सफेद : कोयला : ?
(a) Fire/आग
(b) Mine/खदान
(c) Wood/लकड़ी
(d) Black/काला

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Answer :(d) Black/काला
Solution:
The colour of cotton is white. Similarly the colour of coal is black.

Q-10. Find solutions of given Word Based Analogy Reasoning Question.
Power : Watt :: ? : ?
ऊर्जा : वॉट :: ? : ?
(a) Pressure: Newton/ दाब : न्यूटन
(b) Force: Pascal/ बल : पास्कल
(c) Resistance: Mho/ प्रतिरोध : मो
(d) Work: Joule/ कार्य : जुल

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Answer :(d) Work: Joule/ कार्य : जुल
Solution:
Watt is the unit of Power, similarly, Joule is the unit of Work.

Q-11. Solve Below Word Based Analogy Reasoning Question.
Yellow : Lemon :: Purple : ?
पीला : नींबू :: बैंगनी : ?
(a) Apple/सेब
(b) Brinjal/ बैगन
(c) Mango/ आम
(d) Onion/ प्याज

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Answer :(b) Brinjal/ बैगन
Solution:
As the colour of Lemon is Yellow, similarly, the colour of Brinjal is Purple.

Q-12. Tackle and resolve given Word Based Analogy Reasoning Question.
Car : Road :: Ship : ?
गाड़ी : सड़क :: समुद्री जहाज : ?
(a) Water / जल
(b) Air / वायु
(c) Road / सड़क
(d) Both air and water / वायु तथा जल दोनों

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Answer :(a) Water / जल
Solution:
As Car is related to Road, similarly, Ship is related to Water.