Analogies in NMAT 2024
Q1. Identify the pair that shares the same functional relationship as:
pulley : hoist
A) needle : stitch
B) screw : rotate
C) lever : lift
D) crank : move
Q2. Find the pair with a relationship most similar to the one between:
oasis : desert
A) mirage : illusion
B) lighthouse : ocean
C) iceberg : sea
D) volcano : mountain
Q3. Choose the pair that has the same creative or production-based relationship as:
manuscript : publish
A) blueprint : construct
B) draft : write
C) idea : think
D) paper : print
Q4. Select the pair that expresses the same emotional connection as:
apology : remorse
A) complaint : satisfaction
B) reparation : guilt
C) confession : shame
D) gift : generosity
Q5. Choose the pair where the first item is the object studied by the second, similar to:
fossil : paleontologist
A) planet : astronomer
B) germ : biologist
C) element : chemist
D) language : archaeologist
Q6. Select the pair that represents a process leading to a result, just like:
boil : evaporate
A) melt : freeze
B) condense : vaporize
C) ignite : burn
D) bake : cool
Q7. Pick the pair where the first measures the second, as in:
clock : time
A) thermometer : temperature
B) scale : pressure
C) calendar : event
D) compass : direction
Q8. Identify the pair where the first acts as a preventive measure against the second, as in:
quarantine : contagion
A) censorship : information
B) medicine : recovery
C) shield : sword
D) seatbelt : accident
Here are the answers and explanations:
Q1 Answer: C) lever : lift Explanation: A pulley is used to hoist objects, just as a lever is used to lift them. Both are simple machines used for lifting, showing a tool-to-function relationship.
Q2 Answer: B) lighthouse : ocean Explanation: An oasis is a notable feature in a desert, providing relief. Similarly, a lighthouse stands out in the ocean, offering guidance. Both are rare and helpful features in vast terrains.
Q3 Answer: A) blueprint : construct Explanation: A manuscript is published to become a final product. A blueprint is used to construct a building. Both show the transition from a plan to an outcome.
Q4 Answer: C) confession : shame Explanation: An apology is usually driven by remorse. Likewise, a confession typically comes from shame. Both pairs involve emotional triggers leading to admission or expression.
Q5 Answer: A) planet : astronomer Explanation: A paleontologist studies fossils. An astronomer studies planets. The relationship is subject of study to the specialist who studies it.
Q6 Answer: C) ignite : burn Explanation: Boiling causes evaporation, just as igniting causes burning. Both are processes where the first action leads to the second result.
Q7 Answer: A) thermometer : temperature Explanation: A clock measures time. A thermometer measures temperature. The relationship is measuring device to the quantity it measures.
Q8 Answer: D) seatbelt : accident Explanation: Quarantine prevents the spread of contagion. A seatbelt helps protect against harm during an accident. Both are preventive safety measures.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of analogy questions does NMAT ask?
NMAT analogies ask you to match a given pair's relationship — functional, emotional, process-based, or 'who studies what' — against four option pairs, as shown in this set's 8 questions.
Is there a trick to solving analogy questions faster?
Per the worked explanations here, naming the exact relationship in the given pair first (e.g. 'tool used to perform this function') before checking the options is the fastest way, rather than testing each option randomly.
Are the answers explained on this page?
Yes, every question has a full explanation — for example Q1's pulley:hoist is explained as matching lever:lift because both are simple machines used for lifting.
How many questions are in this analogy set?
There are 8 analogy questions in this NMAT 2024 set, each with four answer options and a worked explanation.