Analogy for SSC CGL | Concepts & Practice | SSC CGL Reasoning Ability

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Analogy revision for SSC CGL: understand the relation, apply the correct logical method, avoid assumptions and practise under time.

Analogy tests whether two pairs share the same relationship. The relationship may involve meaning, function, category, degree, sequence, number operation or letter pattern.

SSC CGL focus: Identify the relation or positional rule first, then solve with the shortest valid reasoning path and verify the final option.

Analogy revision: rule → diagram/relation → option check → timed practice → error review.

Core relation
Fast method
Common trap
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No single formula applies. First identify the exact relation in the first pair, then test the same relation on the options.

Describe the first relationship in one short sentence before checking options. This prevents choosing an option that is merely associated but not analogous.

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Translate the wording into a small diagram, relation or rule.
Use only information stated or logically forced by the question.
Eliminate options only after the core relation is clear.

Adding assumptions that are not given.
Reversing left/right, rank direction or relationship direction.
Choosing a familiar-looking option before testing the rule.

Practice example: Doctor is related to Hospital in the same way as Teacher is related to ___.

Solution: Teacher is related to School.

Car is related to Driver in the same way as Aeroplane is related to ___.
Doctor is related to Stethoscope in the same way as Carpenter is related to ___.
Finger is related to Ring in the same way as Wrist is related to ___.

Learn the shortcut first

Shortcut before you solve

Use the exact relation, not just a loosely related word.

Faster solving steps

Use this 4-step method before solving to keep your thinking fast and repeatable.

Step 1 Identify relation

Spot the pattern, relationship, or core idea first.

Step 2 Apply same pattern

Use the same rule instead of re-solving from scratch.

Step 3 Eliminate wrong options

Remove confusing choices before comparing the last few.

Step 4 Confirm final answer

Pick the option that matches the shortcut most cleanly.

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Identify the relation first, then match the same relation on the second pair.

Tip: Check whether the first pair is person-place, part-whole, synonym, antonym, or function before reading all options deeply.

Step 1

Doctor works in a hospital.

Step 2

Teacher works in a school.

Rule

The relation is Person -> Workplace.

3-second trick

Identify the relation, then eliminate options that are not workplaces.

Trap to avoid

Do not choose a related word if it does not match the exact relation.

Correct answer

School

Thinking path

Doctor is associated with the place where the doctor works.
Teacher should also match with a workplace.
School matches the same relation.

Final answer: School

Why this is fast: You do not need to compare every option deeply once the relation is clear.

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Parliament : Legislation :: Court : ______