AFCAT EKT: Analogies — Concept Guide + 10 MCQs
This guide covers the complete concept of Analogies as tested in AFCAT EKT 2026, followed by 10 practice MCQs with detailed explanations.
Analogies in Reasoning — Complete Guide
An analogy identifies the relationship between a given pair and applies it to find the missing term. It is one of the most common and important topics in competitive exam reasoning sections.
Types of Analogies
- Synonym relationship: Happy : Joyful :: Sad : Sorrowful
- Antonym relationship: Day : Night :: Light : Dark
- Part to whole: Page : Book :: Brick : Wall
- Tool to function: Pen : Write :: Scissors : Cut
- Worker to workplace: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : School
- Worker to product: Potter : Pot :: Author : Book
- Young one: Cat : Kitten :: Dog : Puppy
- Quantity measure: Milk : Litre :: Cloth : Metre
Shortcut Strategy
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Identify the relationship between the given pair |
| 2 | Express it as "A is to B as __ is to __" |
| 3 | Apply the same relationship to find the missing term |
| 4 | Eliminate options that break the relationship type |
Practice MCQs — Analogies
Attempt these questions after reading the concept above. Suggested time: 15 minutes.
Q1. Book : Library :: Painting : ?
- A. Artist
- B. Canvas
- C. Gallery
- D. Museum
Explanation: A Book is stored/displayed in a Library; similarly, a Painting is displayed in a Gallery. The relationship is object : place where it is kept/displayed.
Q2. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- A. Student
- B. Book
- C. School
- D. Education
Explanation: A Doctor works in a Hospital; a Teacher works in a School. Both are professional : workplace relationships.
Q3. Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
- A. Sharp
- B. Cut
- C. Metal
- D. Cook
Explanation: A Pen is used to Write; a Knife is used to Cut. The relationship is tool : function.
Q4. Book : Library :: Painting : ?
- A. Artist
- B. Canvas
- C. Gallery
- D. Museum
Explanation: A Book is stored/displayed in a Library; similarly, a Painting is displayed in a Gallery. The relationship is object : place where it is kept/displayed.
Q5. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- A. Student
- B. Book
- C. School
- D. Education
Explanation: A Doctor works in a Hospital; a Teacher works in a School. Both are professional : workplace relationships.
Q6. Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
- A. Sharp
- B. Cut
- C. Metal
- D. Cook
Explanation: A Pen is used to Write; a Knife is used to Cut. The relationship is tool : function.
Q7. Book : Library :: Painting : ?
- A. Artist
- B. Canvas
- C. Gallery
- D. Museum
Explanation: A Book is stored/displayed in a Library; similarly, a Painting is displayed in a Gallery. The relationship is object : place where it is kept/displayed.
Q8. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- A. Student
- B. Book
- C. School
- D. Education
Explanation: A Doctor works in a Hospital; a Teacher works in a School. Both are professional : workplace relationships.
Q9. Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
- A. Sharp
- B. Cut
- C. Metal
- D. Cook
Explanation: A Pen is used to Write; a Knife is used to Cut. The relationship is tool : function.
Q10. Book : Library :: Painting : ?
- A. Artist
- B. Canvas
- C. Gallery
- D. Museum
Explanation: A Book is stored/displayed in a Library; similarly, a Painting is displayed in a Gallery. The relationship is object : place where it is kept/displayed.
