There is a certain relationship between two given words on one side of :: and one word is given on another side of :: while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relationship with this word as the given pair has.
Pesticide : Crop :: Antiseptic :?
Choose the best alternative from the following?
There is a certain relationship between two given words on one side of :: and one word is given on another side of :: while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relationship with this word as the given pair has.
Pesticide : Crop :: Antiseptic :?
Choose the best alternative from the following?
Solution
The relationship between the given pair needs to be identified first.
A pesticide is a substance applied to crops to protect them from pests, diseases, and harmful organisms that could damage the crop.
The relationship is: Pesticide is applied to Crop for protection against harmful agents.
Applying the same relationship to Antiseptic:
An antiseptic is a substance applied to wounds to protect them from harmful microorganisms and prevent infection.
Examining the alternatives:
Option 1 (Wound): Antiseptic is applied to wounds for protection - matches the relationship ✓
Option 2 (Infection): Infection is what antiseptic prevents, not what it is applied to
Option 3 (Bandage): Bandage is a separate medical supply, not the surface where antiseptic is applied
Option 4 (Bleeding): Antiseptic prevents infection, not bleeding
The correct analogy is:
Pesticide : Crop :: Antiseptic : Wound
Both follow the pattern: protective substance : target surface
Therefore, the answer is Option 1: Wound.
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