Anger : Provocation : : Fear : ?

Correct option is A

Given:

• Relationship: "Anger : Provocation"
• Required: Find the analogous pair for "Fear : ?"

Formula Used:

• Logic of analogy: The relationship between the first word (emotion) and the second word (cause) needs to be similar for both pairs.

Solution:

1. Analyze the given pair:

   • "Anger" is the emotion, and "Provocation" is the cause of that emotion.
   • The cause leads to the corresponding emotion.

2. Analyze the second pair:

   • "Fear" is the emotion. Identify the cause that typically leads to fear.
   • "Threat" is the correct choice, as it causes fear.

3. Check the options:

   • (A) Threat: Correct, as it directly causes fear.
   • (B) Panic: Incorrect, as panic is a reaction, not a cause.
   • (C) Afraid: Incorrect, as it is another form of the emotion "Fear."
   • (D) Chaos: Incorrect, as chaos may lead to confusion but not directly to fear.