Verbal Analogy Questions for CAT with Answers PDF

'Hills' are generally associated with existing from a long time or old. 'Contemporary', means modern or present, which is opposite to 'old'. Similarly 'rocks' indicate 'steadiness'. 'Treacherous' means unsteady, which is opposite of what 'rocks' convey. So, option b is correct.

'Constellation' is a series or group of stars. Similarly 'grove' is a group of trees.

Option E is used to describe a situation where a small, unimportant thing controls a larger, more important thing. The artistic mission of the company has been overshadowed by the efforts to generate revenue. So, option E is correct.

Schooner is an old form of ship; Musket is an old form of gun.

When somebody is overly enthusiastic, he becomes a fanatic. Similarly, an obese person represents extreme form of plumpness or rotundness. Other options do not show a higher degree of intensity as reflected in the given pair.

Steering wheel is used to steer the car, while 'rein' is used to direct a horse.
So, option B is the correct answer.

Option B is correct as it means that rules change depending on how influential or powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is. This is similar to the statement given.

Play has a written script; symphony has a written score. 'Score' is a written form of a musical composition.

An 'embrace' is a sign of 'affection'. Similarly, 'obeisance' is a sign of 'respect'.

A relation between a personal attribute and conduct has been presented. Someone 'chary' exhibits 'caution'; someone 'imperturbable' exhibits 'composure'. Hence, option 2 is correct. 'Circumspect' will be opposite of 'reckless'. Hence, incorrect. Somebody 'meticulous' is not necessarily 'resourceful'. 'Exigent' and 'stability' are of opposite meanings. Neither of them is a personal attribute. 'Pluck' is not the conduct exhibited by someone 'fortuitous'.

Option B means that sometimes one gets so focused on small details that one may miss the larger context. This is close to the situation given in the text.

(Uncharacteristic trait) Celerity or speed is uncharacteristic of a snail. Similarly, humility is uncharacteristic of a peacock.

 'The proof of the pudding is in the eating' means 'one can only judge the quality of something after one has tried, used, or experienced it.' This is similar to the text given as 'Y' will share his opinion only after trying out the diet himself.

To take back a pledge is to renounce the pledge and to take back an order is to rescind the order. So, option 4 is correct

The statement highlights the importance of thinking, planning and understanding before undertaking any important task. The statement is analogous to option 4. 'The best candle is understanding' means that understanding a certain task can help a person plan well and light up his path.