IPMAT Analogy PYQs

2 solved Analogy previous year questions (PYQs) from past year papers — attempt each and check the answer.

Q1:jipmat 2025LRDI › AnalogyEasyLR · MCQ

There is a certain relationship between two given words on one side of (::) and one word is given on the other side of (::). Another word is to be found from the given alternatives having the same relation, with this word, as the words of given pair has.

Genuine: Authentic :: Mirage: ?

AReflection
BHideout
CIllusion
DImage

Pick an option to attempt

Step 1: Decode the first pair
'Genuine' and 'Authentic' are direct synonyms; they mean the exact same thing.

Step 2: Apply the logic
A 'Mirage' is an optical phenomenon that tricks the eye. We need a direct synonym. 'Illusion' matches this definition perfectly.

Final Answer: Illusion

Q2:jipmat 2025LRDI › AnalogyEasyLR · MCQ

Which of the following statements are correct? A. Doctor is related to Diagnosis in the same way as Judge is related to Court B. Bouquet is related to Flowers in the same way as Sentence is related to Words C. Thermometer is related to Temperature in the same way as Hygrometer is related to Density. D. Tree is related to Sapling in the same way as Horse is related to Foal.

AA, B and C Only
BA and C Only
CB and D Only
DC and D Only

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Let's stat-check each analogy independently to dox the logic:
* Statement A: A Doctor delivers a Diagnosis (Worker $\rightarrow$ Function/Product). A Judge works in a Court (Worker $\rightarrow$ Location). The relationship logic is mismatched. (Incorrect)
* Statement B: A Bouquet is composed of Flowers (Whole $\rightarrow$ Part). A Sentence is composed of Words (Whole $\rightarrow$ Part). Flawless structural match. (Correct)
* Statement C: A Thermometer accurately measures Temperature. A Hygrometer measures Humidity (not Density; a Hydrometer is what measures density). (Incorrect)
* Statement D: A Sapling is a juvenile Tree (Adult $\rightarrow$ Young). A Foal is a juvenile Horse (Adult $\rightarrow$ Young). Flawless match. (Correct)

Only statements B and D pass the logical check.

Final Answer: B and D Only

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