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