SSC CGL Analogy Questions with Detailed Solutions

Given
NOPQ : MNOP :: HIJK : ?

Formula Used
Pattern: -1 shift for each letter

Solution
In NOPQ : MNOP:
N - 1 = M
O - 1 = N
P - 1 = O
Q - 1 = P
Applying the same pattern (-1 to each letter) to HIJK:
H - 1 = G
I - 1 = H
J - 1 = I
K - 1 = J
Hence, HIJK becomes GHIJ.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (a)

Given
Analogy: ACE : BBG :: XYP : ?

Formula Used
Letter-by-letter positional shift pattern: (+1, -1, +2)

Solution
Analyze the shifts in ACE → BBG:
A (1) + 1 = B (2)
C (3) - 1 = B (2)
E (5) + 2 = G (7)
Apply the same shift (+1, -1, +2) to XYP:
X (24) + 1 = Y (25)
Y (25) - 1 = X (24)
P (16) + 2 = R (18)
Thus, XYP becomes YXR.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)

Given
Analogy: ELK : LKE :: MOR : ?

Formula Used
Letter rearrangement by position: (1, 2, 3) → (2, 3, 1)

Solution
Assign positions to the letters in ELK:
E = 1, L = 2, K = 3
Rearranging to LKE gives positions: 2, 3, 1
Now apply the same positional arrangement (2, 3, 1) to MOR:
M = 1, O = 2, R = 3
Position 2 = O
Position 3 = R
Position 1 = M
Result = ORM

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (b)

Given
Four birds: Pigeon, Duck, Eagle, Peacock

Formula Used
Biological classification based on feeding habits (raptors / birds of prey)

Solution
A bird of prey (raptor) is a carnivorous bird that hunts and feeds on other animals using its sharp talons, hooked beak, and keen eyesight.
Among the given options:
Pigeon is granivorous/herbivorous.
Duck is omnivorous (waterfowl).
Peacock is omnivorous.
Eagle is a predatory raptor (bird of prey).

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (c)

Given
Hunger : Food :: Thirst : ?

Formula Used
Analogy based on physiological need and its fulfilling substance

Solution
Hunger is satisfied by consuming food.
In the same manner, thirst is satisfied by consuming drink.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (b)

Given
Analogy pair: 10/8 : 15/3 :: 12/10 : ?

Formula Used
Numerator logic: $$\text{Numerator}_2 = \text{Numerator}_1 + 5$$​​
Denominator logic:  $$\text{Denominator}_2 = \text{Denominator}_1 - 5$$​​

Solution
For the first pair $$\frac{10}{8} : \frac{15}{3}$$​:
Numerator: 10 + 5 = 15
Denominator: 8 - 5 = 3
Applying the identical pattern to the second pair $$\frac{12}{10}$$​ : ?:
Numerator: 12 + 5 = 17
Denominator: 10 - 5 = 5
Thus, the required term is$$\frac{17}{5}.$$​​

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (b)

Given
PEACE : QHBFF :: WAR : ?

Logic: ​The pattern is alternating shifts of +1 and +3.
Solution
In PEACE : QHBFF:
P (+1) → Q
E (+3) → H
A (+1) → B
C (+3) → F
E (+1) → F
Applying the same pattern to WAR:
W (+1) → X
A (+3) → D
R (+1) → S
Thus, WAR becomes XDS.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)

Given
SHOES : COBBLER :: EYEGLASSES : ?

Formula Used
Analogy based on item and the professional who makes or fits it.

Solution
A cobbler is a professional who makes and repairs shoes.
Similarly, an optician is a professional who makes and fits eyeglasses.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)

Given
RUG : SVI :: MAT : ?

Formula Used
Letter-by-letter shifting pattern. (+1, +1, +2)

Solution
In RUG : SVI:
R (+1) → S
U (+1) → V
G (+2) → I
Applying the same pattern to MAT:
M (+1) → N
A (+1) → B
T (+2) → V
Hence, MAT becomes NBV.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)

Given
Lawyer : Court :: Teacher : ?

Formula Used
Analogy based on profession and workplace.

Solution
A lawyer's primary workplace is a Court.
Similarly, a teacher's primary workplace is a School.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (c)

Given
Analogy: STAY : RSZX :: BLUE : ?
Solution
Analyzing STAY $$\rightarrow RSZX:$$​​
S (19) - 1 = R (18)
T (20) - 1 = S (19)
A (1 or 27) - 1 = Z (26)
Y (25) - 1 = X (24)
The rule is a uniform decrement of -1 for each letter.
Applying -1 to BLUE:
B (2) - 1 = A (1)
L (12) - 1 = K (11)
U (21) - 1 = T (20)
E (5) - 1 = D (4)
The resulting cluster is AKTD.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (b)

Given
Analogy: DGH : FIJ :: LNP : ?
Solution
Analyzing the pattern in the first pair ( $$DGH \rightarrow FIJ)$$​:
D (4) + 2 = F (6)
G (7) + 2 = I (9)
H (8) + 2 = J (10)
Each letter is shifted forward by +2.
Applying the identical pattern to LNP:
L (12) + 2 = N (14)
N (14) + 2 = P (16)
P (16) + 2 = R (18)
The resulting letter cluster is NPR.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (b)

Given
PRISM : OSHTL :: TRACE : ?

Pattern is alternating: -1, +1, -1, +1, -1 in alphabatically.
PRISM to OSHTL:
P (16) - 1 = O (15)
R (18) + 1 = S (19)
I (9) - 1 = H (8)
S (19) + 1 = T (20)
M (13) - 1 = L (12)
Applying the same pattern to TRACE:
T (20) - 1 = S (19)
R (18) + 1 = S (19)
A (1) - 1 = Z (26)
C (3) + 1 = D (4)
E (5) - 1 = D (4)
Thus, TRACE becomes SSZDD.
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)

Given
Analogy: 144 : 12 :: 2704 : ?

Formula Used
Second term =$$\sqrt{\text{First term}}$$​​
Solution
For the first pair:
​$$\sqrt{144}$$​ = 12
Applying the same logic to 2704:
​$$\sqrt{2704}$$​ = 52
Since 52 × 52 = 2704.

Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)