River:Tributary :: Tree:? Choose the correct word.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “River:Tributary :: Tree:? Choose the correct word.”
The accepted answer is C. Branch. “River:Tributary :: Tree:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Branch (option C). Option A (“Malware”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Branch. Option B (“Captain”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Branch. Remaining alternatives (String) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Branch 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. Malware
Why not A: “Malware” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Branch. “River:Tributary :: Tree:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Branch (option C). Option A (“Malware”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- B. Captain
Why not B: “Captain” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Branch. “River:Tributary :: Tree:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Branch (option C). Option A (“Malware”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- C. Branch ✓
- D. String
Why not D: “String” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Branch. “River:Tributary :: Tree:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Branch (option C). Option A (“Malware”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
Correct answer
C. Branch
Explanation
“River:Tributary :: Tree:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Branch (option C). Option A (“Malware”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Branch. Option B (“Captain”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Branch. Remaining alternatives (String) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Branch 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
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