Which word correctly completes the pair? Alphabet : Letters :: Number system : ?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which word correctly completes the pair? Alphabet : Letters :: Number system : ?”
The accepted answer is C. Digits. Digits is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Alphabet : Letters :: Number system :” (option C). Option A (“Chick”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Digits. Option B (“Artifacts”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Digits. Remaining alternatives (Hive) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Digits 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. Chick
Why not A: “Chick” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Digits. Digits is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Alphabet : Letters :: Number system :” (option C). Option A (“Chick”) does not match th
- B. Artifacts
Why not B: “Artifacts” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Digits. Digits is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Alphabet : Letters :: Number system :” (option C). Option A (“Chick”) does not match th
- C. Digits ✓
- D. Hive
Why not D: “Hive” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Digits. Digits is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Alphabet : Letters :: Number system :” (option C). Option A (“Chick”) does not match th
Correct answer
C. Digits
Explanation
Digits is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Alphabet : Letters :: Number system :” (option C). Option A (“Chick”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Digits. Option B (“Artifacts”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Digits. Remaining alternatives (Hive) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Digits 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-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, analogy, verbal reasoning
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