UP Police — Analogies: Complete Concept Guide + 10 Practice MCQs
This study guide covers Analogies in depth — from foundational concepts and shortcuts to exam-pattern MCQs — designed specifically for UP Police 2026 aspirants.
Analogies — Concept Guide
Analogy questions test your ability to identify relationships between pairs of words, numbers, or concepts and apply the same relationship to a new pair. They are consistently present in UP Police, SSC, and other state exams.
Types of Analogies
- Word Analogies: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : School (person : workplace)
- Number Analogies: 4 : 16 :: 5 : 25 (n : n²)
- Letter Analogies: ACE : BDF :: GIK : HJL (each letter +1)
- Mixed Analogies: Combining concepts from multiple domains
Common Relationship Types
- Tool : Function (Knife : Cut)
- Part : Whole (Petal : Flower)
- Cause : Effect (Fire : Ash)
- Synonym / Antonym pairs
- Country : Capital, Animal : Sound, etc.
⚡ Speed Trick: First identify the exact relationship in the given pair, then test each option against that relationship. Eliminate options that partially fit but don't match the exact nature of the relationship.
Practice MCQs — Analogies
Test your understanding with these 10 MCQs. Each question mirrors the difficulty and format of actual UP Police exam questions.
Q1. Doctor : Stethoscope :: Carpenter : ?
- A) Needle
- B) Saw
- C) Scalpel
- D) Brush
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Saw
A doctor uses a stethoscope; a carpenter uses a saw — both are primary tools of their trade.
A doctor uses a stethoscope; a carpenter uses a saw — both are primary tools of their trade.
Q2. Ocean : Wave :: Desert : ?
- A) Sand
- B) Dune
- C) Mirage
- D) Oasis
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Dune
Waves are the characteristic formations in oceans; dunes are the characteristic formations in deserts.
Waves are the characteristic formations in oceans; dunes are the characteristic formations in deserts.
Q3. ACE : BDF :: GIK : ?
- A) HJL
- B) IKM
- C) FHJ
- D) JLN
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) HJL
Each letter is incremented by 1 (A+1=B, C+1=D, E+1=F). Same pattern: G+1=H, I+1=J, K+1=L.
Each letter is incremented by 1 (A+1=B, C+1=D, E+1=F). Same pattern: G+1=H, I+1=J, K+1=L.
Q4. 4 : 64 :: 3 : ?
- A) 27
- B) 9
- C) 12
- D) 81
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) 27
4³ = 64. So 3³ = 27.
4³ = 64. So 3³ = 27.
Q5. Painter : Canvas :: Sculptor : ?
- A) Brush
- B) Marble
- C) Easel
- D) Paint
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Marble
A painter works on canvas; a sculptor works on marble — both are the primary material/medium.
A painter works on canvas; a sculptor works on marble — both are the primary material/medium.
Q6. Doctor : Stethoscope :: Carpenter : ?
- A) Needle
- B) Saw
- C) Scalpel
- D) Brush
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Saw
A doctor uses a stethoscope; a carpenter uses a saw — both are primary tools of their trade.
A doctor uses a stethoscope; a carpenter uses a saw — both are primary tools of their trade.
Q7. Ocean : Wave :: Desert : ?
- A) Sand
- B) Dune
- C) Mirage
- D) Oasis
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Dune
Waves are the characteristic formations in oceans; dunes are the characteristic formations in deserts.
Waves are the characteristic formations in oceans; dunes are the characteristic formations in deserts.
Q8. ACE : BDF :: GIK : ?
- A) HJL
- B) IKM
- C) FHJ
- D) JLN
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) HJL
Each letter is incremented by 1 (A+1=B, C+1=D, E+1=F). Same pattern: G+1=H, I+1=J, K+1=L.
Each letter is incremented by 1 (A+1=B, C+1=D, E+1=F). Same pattern: G+1=H, I+1=J, K+1=L.
Q9. 4 : 64 :: 3 : ?
- A) 27
- B) 9
- C) 12
- D) 81
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) 27
4³ = 64. So 3³ = 27.
4³ = 64. So 3³ = 27.
Q10. Painter : Canvas :: Sculptor : ?
- A) Brush
- B) Marble
- C) Easel
- D) Paint
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Marble
A painter works on canvas; a sculptor works on marble — both are the primary material/medium.
A painter works on canvas; a sculptor works on marble — both are the primary material/medium.
Quick Revision Checklist
- ✅ Understand the core concept, not just the formula
- ✅ Practice at least 30 questions per subtopic before the exam
- ✅ Review mistakes immediately — don't skip the explanation
- ✅ Take 2 timed mock tests per week in the last month
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