A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning

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Ans : (D)

Explanation : Anthropology deals with the study of man .Similarly Anthology

deals with the collection of poems.

27. Chatter : Teeth : :? : Leaves

(A)Whistle (B)Ripple (C)Rustle (D)Cackle

Ans : (C)

Explanation : First is the noise produced by the second.

28. Loin : Prowl : :Bear :?

(A)Frisk (B)Lumber (C)Stride (D)Bound

Ans : (B)

Explanation : Second is the manner of walking of the first.

29. Mirror : Reflection : : Water :?

(A)Conduction (B)Dispersion (C)Immersion (D)Refractions

Ans : (D)

Explanation : light rays falling on a mirror undergo reflection and those falling on

water undergo refraction.

30. Firm : Flabby : : Piquant :?

(A)Bland (B)Salty (C)Pleasant (D)Small

Ans : (A)

Explanation : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

31. Wood : Ghacoad : :Coal :?

(A)Fire (B)Smoke (C)Coke (D)Ash

Ans : (C)

Explanation : Second is obtained from the first.

32. Drama : Scene : : Book :?

(A)Story (B)Page (C)Chapter (D)Author

Ans : (C)

Explanation : Second is a unit of first.

33. Betel : Chew : : Football :?

(A)Play (B)Run (C)Roll (D)Kick

Ans : (D)

Explanation : First is the object and second is the action performed on it.

34. Motorcycle : Battery : : Life :?

(A)Earth (B)Sun (C)Moon (D)Star

Ans : (B)

Explanation : Second is the ultimate source for the first.

35. Cyclone : Anticyclone : : Flood :?

(A)Devastation (B)Havoc (C)River (D)Drought

Ans : (D)

Explanation : Both create opposite conditions.

36. Happiness : Sarrow : : Comfort :?

(A)Hardship (B)Rest (C)Poverty (D)Difficult

Ans : (A)

Explanation : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

37. Appreciation : Reward : : Disgrace :?

(A)Crime (B)Guilt (C)Allegation (D)Punishment

Ans : (D)

Explanation : Second brings the first.

38. Retirement : Service : : Dismissal :?

(A)Agreement (B)Communication (C)Employment (D)Adoption
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