Which word correctly completes the pair? Bud : Rose :: Seed : ?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which word correctly completes the pair? Bud : Rose :: Seed : ?”
The accepted answer is C. Plant. Plant is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Bud : Rose :: Seed :” (option C). Option A (“Library”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Plant. Option B (“Lesson”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Plant. Remaining alternatives (Tunnel) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Plant 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. Library
Why not A: “Library” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Plant. Plant is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Bud : Rose :: Seed :” (option C). Option A (“Library”) does not match the stem; it is a
- B. Lesson
Why not B: “Lesson” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Plant. Plant is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Bud : Rose :: Seed :” (option C). Option A (“Library”) does not match the stem; it is a
- C. Plant ✓
- D. Tunnel
Why not D: “Tunnel” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Plant. Plant is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Bud : Rose :: Seed :” (option C). Option A (“Library”) does not match the stem; it is a
Correct answer
C. Plant
Explanation
Plant is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Bud : Rose :: Seed :” (option C). Option A (“Library”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Plant. Option B (“Lesson”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Plant. Remaining alternatives (Tunnel) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Plant 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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