DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions find out the alternative which will replace the question marklgnominy : Disloyalty :: ?:?a)Death : Victoryb)Martyr : Manc)Fame : Heroismd)Destruction : VictoryCorrect answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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Explanation:

Gnominy : Disloyalty

- Gnominy refers to disgrace or dishonor.
- Disloyalty refers to lack of loyalty or betrayal.

Analogy Breakdown:

- In the given analogy, the relationship between 'gnominy' and 'disloyalty' is that gnominy is a consequence or result of disloyalty.
- Therefore, we need to find a pair of words that show a similar cause and effect relationship.

Alternative Options:

a) Death : Victory
- Death and victory do not have a cause and effect relationship similar to the relationship between gnominy and disloyalty.

b) Martyr : Man
- The relationship between martyr and man does not indicate a cause and effect relationship.

c) Fame : Heroism
- Fame is often a result of heroism, just like gnominy is a result of disloyalty. This option shows a similar cause and effect relationship.

d) Destruction : Victory
- Destruction and victory do not necessarily have a direct cause and effect relationship as seen in the given analogy.

Conclusion:

- The correct alternative that can replace the question mark in the analogy is 'Fame : Heroism' as fame is often a consequence of heroism, just like gnominy is a consequence of disloyalty.

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