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