Which word correctly completes the pair? Doctor : Stethoscope :: Detective : ?
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? Doctor : Stethoscope :: Detective : ?”
The accepted answer is D. Magnifying glass. Magnifying glass is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Doctor : Stethoscope :: Detective :” (option D). Option A (“Human”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Magnifying glass. Option B (“String”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Magnifying glass. Remaining alternatives (Cattle) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Magnifying glass 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. Human
Why not A: “Human” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Magnifying glass. Magnifying glass is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Doctor : Stethoscope :: Detective :” (option D). Option A (“Human”) does not
- B. String
Why not B: “String” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Magnifying glass. Magnifying glass is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Doctor : Stethoscope :: Detective :” (option D). Option A (“Human”) does not
- C. Cattle
Why not C: “Cattle” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Magnifying glass. Magnifying glass is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Doctor : Stethoscope :: Detective :” (option D). Option A (“Human”) does not
- D. Magnifying glass ✓
Correct answer
D. Magnifying glass
Explanation
Magnifying glass is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Doctor : Stethoscope :: Detective :” (option D). Option A (“Human”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Magnifying glass. Option B (“String”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Magnifying glass. Remaining alternatives (Cattle) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Magnifying glass 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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