King:Palace :: Pope:? Choose the correct word.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “King:Palace :: Pope:? Choose the correct word.”
The accepted answer is A. Vatican. “King:Palace :: Pope:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vatican (option A). Option B (“Wood”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vatican. Option C (“String”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vatican. Remaining alternatives (Document) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Vatican is identified. Related Pair of Words/Analogy questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Related Pair of Words/Analogy recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Vatican ✓
- B. Wood
Why not B: “Wood” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Vatican. “King:Palace :: Pope:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vatican (option A). Option B (“Wood”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- C. String
Why not C: “String” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Vatican. “King:Palace :: Pope:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vatican (option A). Option B (“Wood”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- D. Document
Why not D: “Document” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Vatican. “King:Palace :: Pope:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vatican (option A). Option B (“Wood”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
Correct answer
A. Vatican
Explanation
“King:Palace :: Pope:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vatican (option A). Option B (“Wood”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vatican. Option C (“String”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vatican. Remaining alternatives (Document) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Vatican is identified. Related Pair of Words/Analogy questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Related Pair of Words/Analogy recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Related Pair of Words/Analogy Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, analogy, verbal reasoning, NTS
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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