General Intelligence and Reasoning MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) - SchoolingAxis

General Intelligence and Reasoning

 Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Prologue : Play 

a. Epilogue : Oration 

b. Intermezzo : Symphony  

c. Overture : Opera 

d. Chapter : Novel 


Answer- Overture : Opera 

Explanation- Prologue is a preliminary speech given at the beginning of a play. Similarly, overture is an orchestral composition forming the introduction to an opera. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Garbage : Squalor 

a. Poor : Hunger  

b. Diamond : Magnificence 

c. Colour : Brush 

d. Dirtiness : Cleanliness 


Answer- Diamond : Magnificence 

Explanation- Second is the property of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Indigent : Wealth 

a. Smug : Complacency 

b. Contented : Happiness 

c. Aristocratic : Stature 

d. Emaciated : Nourishment  


Answer- Emaciated : Nourishment  

Explanation- First needs the second badly. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Facade : Building 

a. Page : Book 

b. Dial : Watch  

c. Neck : Bottle 

d. Fence : Garden 


Answer- Dial : Watch  

Explanation- First is the face or front view of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Doctor : Hospital 

a. Plumber : Wrench 

b. Chef : Kitchen 

c. Water : Reservoir 

d. Farmer : Village 


Answer- Chef : Kitchen 

Explanation- Second is the working place of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Dubious : Certain 

a. Hot : Angry 

b. Cold : Warm 

c. Long : Elongated 

d. Short : Dwarfish 


Answer- Cold : Warm 

Explanation- The words in each pair are antonyms of each other. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Authenticity : Apocryphal 

a. Integrity : Hypocritical 

b. Assertiveness : Dogmatic 

c. Artifice : Deceptive 

d. Wickedness : Nefarious 


Answer- Integrity : Hypocritical 

Explanation- Second is the one who lacks the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Proscenium : Stage 

a. Lamp : Table 

b. Linen : Bed 

c. Portico : House  

d. Compass : Needle 


Answer- Portico : House  

Explanation- First is a part of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Wind : Gale 

a. Disgust : Infatuation  

b. Storm : Sea 

c. Love : Passion 

d. Disaster : Calamity 


Answer- Love : Passion 

Explanation- Second is a more intense form of the firth. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Reproof : Scold 

a. Respite : Spite  

b. Romantic : Strong 

c. Salient : Prominent  

d. Chastise : Erring 


Answer- Salient : Prominent  

Explanation- The words in each pair are synonyms of each other. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Confine : Prisoner 

a. Impeach : President 

b. Detain : Suspect 

c. Ambush : Sentry 

d. Fear : Joy 


Answer- Detain : Suspect 

Explanation- A prisoner is confined for punishment. Similarly, a suspect is detained for inquiry.  


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Colubrine : Snakes  

a. Lupine : Wolf 

b. Pangurian : Porcupine 

c. Psittacine : Parrots  

d. Ophiolatry : Snake 


Answer- Lupine : Wolf 

Explanation- Colubrine means 'like a snake'. Similarly, lupine means 'wolf like'. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Dunce : Clever 

a. Flower : Petals  

b. Worry : Poor  

c. Beautiful : Attractive 

d. Fearful : Courageous 


Answer- Fearful : Courageous 

Explanation- The words in each pair are antonyms of each   other. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Elegy : Sorrow 

a. Encomium : Criticism 

b. Requiem : Euphoria 

c. Tirade : Joy 

d. Eulogy : Admiration  


Answer- Eulogy : Admiration  

Explanation- Elegy is a song of sorrow. Likewise, eulogy is a speech of admiration. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Abrupt : Sudden 

a. Dearth : Plenty  

b. Accident : Mishap 

c. Pacify : Provoke 

d. Eminent : Notorious 


Answer- Accident : Mishap 

Explanation- First is a more intense form of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Drawl : Speak 

a. Saunter : Walk 

b. Pare : Trim 

c. Scintillate : Flash 

d. Foster : Develop 


Answer- Saunter : Walk 

Explanation- Drawl means to speak slowly. Similarly, saunter means to walk leisurely. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Practice : Perfection 

a. Perseverance : Achievement 

b. Run : Jump 

c. Examination : Qualification  

d. Medicine : Treatment 


Answer- Perseverance : Achievement 

Explanation- Second is the result of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Shower : Deluge 

a. Utter : Yell  

b. Shout : Cry 

c. Thunder : Storm  

d. Real : Simulated 


Answer- Utter : Yell  

Explanation- Second is a more intense from the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Identity : Anonymity 

a. Flaw : Perfection 

b. Careless : Mistake 

c. Truth : Lie 

d. Fear : Joy 


Answer- Flaw : Perfection 

Explanation- Second is the state of lack of first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Horns : Bull 

a. Mane : Lion 

b. Antlers : Stag 

c. Hoofs : Horse  

d. Wattles : Turkey 


Answer- Antlers : Stag 

Explanation- A bull bears horns on its head. Similarly, a stag bears antlers on its head. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Botany : Plants 

a. Ornithology : Eggs 

b. Concology : Fossile 

c. Pathology : Man 

d. Entomology : Insects 


Answer- Entomology : Insects 

Explanation- First is the branch of science which deals with the study of second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Decelerate : Speed  

a. Interpolate : Interval 

b. Enervate : Vitality 

c. Decontaminate : Sterility 

d. Dessicate : Dryness 


Answer- Enervate : Vitality 

Explanation- First refers to the loss of second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Postcard : Inland 

a. Boat : Oars  

b. Flower : Bunch 

c. Shirt : Blouse  

d. Pillow : Cot 


Answer- Shirt : Blouse  

Explanation- Both the words in each pair belong to the same class. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Yolk : Egg 

a. Duck : Fowl 

b. Stalk : Corn 

c. Rind : Melon  

d. Nucleus : Cell 


Answer- Nucleus : Cell 

Explanation- First forms the central portion of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Crawl : Proceed 

a. Rampage : Destroy 

b. Plummet : Descent 

c. Dwindle : Decrease 

d. Nurture : Grow 


Answer- Dwindle : Decrease 

Explanation- Second indicates more rapid action of the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Frieze : Ornaments 

a. Relief : Form 

b. Arch : Divided 

c. Pillar : Support 

d. Nave : Border 


Answer- Pillar : Support 

Explanation- Second denotes the purpose for which the first is made/built. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Hillock : Mountain 

a. Dog : Bitch 

b. Sapling : Tree 

c. Ant : Elephant  

d. Day : Year 


Answer- Sapling : Tree 

Explanation- First is a smaller form of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Vainglorious : Self-respecting 

a. Perfidious : Loyal 

b. Punctilious : Careful 

c. Lascivious : Modest  

d. Cantankerous : Querulous  


Answer- Punctilious : Careful 

Explanation- First is a more intense form of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Sadist : Pain 

a. Killer : Death 

b. Teacher : Pupil 

c. Injury : Bandage 

d. Alcohol : Dipsomaniac 


Answer- Killer : Death 

Explanation- First inflicts second on others. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Animal : Zoology  

a. Body : Physiology 

b. Disease : Bacteriology 

c. Poems : Anthology 

d. Man : Philanthropy 


Answer- Body : Physiology 

Explanation- Zoology is the branch of science which deals with the study of animals. Similarly, Physiology is the branch of science which deals with the study of human body.  


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Clasp : Bracelet 

a. Wrist : Watch 

b. Cuff : Trousers 

c. Buckle : Belt  

d. Hook : Coat 


Answer- Buckle : Belt  

Explanation- First is a fastening device of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Febrile : Illness 

a. Delusional : Insanity 

b. Eccentric : Discrimination 

c. Tenacious : Astonishment 

d. Juvenile : Maturity 


Answer- Delusional : Insanity 

Explanation- First is a state pertaining to the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Plagiarise : Borrow 

a. Purify : Filter 

b. Extort : Obtain 

c. Explode : Ignite  

d. Pilfer : Steal 


Answer- Extort : Obtain 

Explanation- First is an illegal form of the activity denoted by the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Shale : Geologist 

a. Reef : Astrologer  

b. Love : Philologist 

c. Obelisk : Fireman  

d. Aster : Botanist 


Answer- Aster : Botanist 

Explanation- First is an item of study of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Perjury : Oath 

a. Jury : Vow 

b. Disrespect : Age  

c. Embezzlement : Trust  

d. Plagiarism : Authority 


Answer- Embezzlement : Trust  

Explanation- First refers to violation or breach of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: War : Destruction 

a. Fire : Burn 

b. Court : Justice 

c. Water : Drown 

d. Food : Hunger 


Answer- Fire : Burn 

Explanation- First causes the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Behead : Guillotine 

a. Polish : Nail 

b. Perfect : Picture 

c. Thief : Prison 

d. Hang : Gallows 


Answer- Hang : Gallows 

Explanation- Second is the structure where an accused is given the punishment denoted by the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Scurry : Move 

a. Limp : Walk  

b. Sleep : Drowse 

c. Chatter : Talk 

d. Chant : Sing 


Answer- Chatter : Talk 

Explanation- 'Scurry' means to move rapidly. Similarly, 'chatter' means to talk rapidly. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Tocsin : Danger 

a. Antitoxin : Cure 

b. Augury : Warning 

c. Clarion : Battle 

d. Knell : Death 


Answer- Clarion : Battle 

Explanation- Tocsin is an alarm to indicate danger. Similarly, clarion is a trumpet which used to be blown to mark the beginning of a battle. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Lugubrious : Sorrowful 

a. Lustrous : Luscious 

b. Frenzied : Excited 

c. Credible : Incredible 

d. Euphoric : Sad 


Answer- Frenzied : Excited 

Explanation- First is a more intense form of the second. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Treasure : Chest 

a. Cash : Vault 

b. Finance : Exchequer 

c. Coins : Mint  

d. Money : Account 


Answer- Cash : Vault 

Explanation- Second is a strong enclosure for keeping the first safe. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Wool : Warmth 

a. Spring : Elasticity 

b. Marketing : Advertising  

c. Person : Success 

d. Radio : Broadcast 


Answer- Spring : Elasticity 

Explanation- Second is the special property of the first which is made use of. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Intelligentsia : Elitist 

a. Commonality : Common Class 

b. Gentry : Public 

c. Rabble : Plebeian 

d. Outer Shell : Sea Shell 


Answer- Rabble : Plebeian 

Explanation- The words in each pair are synonyms of each other. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Joy : Euphoria 

a. Poverty : Wealth 

b. Melancholy : Depression  

c. Sorrow : Joy 

d. Noise : Pollution  


Answer- Melancholy : Depression  

Explanation- Second is of higher intensity than the first. 


Que- The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Legendary : Myth 

a. Witty : Amicable  

b. Length : Sermon  

c. Comic : Epic 

d. Didactic : Fable 


Answer- Didactic : Fable 

Explanation- First denotes the nature of the second 

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