Which word correctly completes the pair? Cactus : Desert :: Pine : ?
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? Cactus : Desert :: Pine : ?”
The accepted answer is C. Forest. Forest is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Cactus : Desert :: Pine :” (option C). Option A (“Fox”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Forest. Option B (“Sheet music”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Forest. Remaining alternatives (Builder) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Forest 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. Fox
Why not A: “Fox” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Forest. Forest is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Cactus : Desert :: Pine :” (option C). Option A (“Fox”) does not match the stem; it is
- B. Sheet music
Why not B: “Sheet music” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Forest. Forest is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Cactus : Desert :: Pine :” (option C). Option A (“Fox”) does not match the stem; it is
- C. Forest ✓
- D. Builder
Why not D: “Builder” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Forest. Forest is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Cactus : Desert :: Pine :” (option C). Option A (“Fox”) does not match the stem; it is
Correct answer
C. Forest
Explanation
Forest is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Cactus : Desert :: Pine :” (option C). Option A (“Fox”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Forest. Option B (“Sheet music”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Forest. Remaining alternatives (Builder) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Forest 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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