GATE CS 2021 Set 1 — Question 5

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyAnalogyAnalytical AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Analytical Aptitude → Analogy

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____is to surgery as writer is to____Which one of the following options maintains a similar logical relation in the above sentence?

Correct answer (C) Doctor, book Solution The analogy is based on the relationship: Professional : Primary Work/Output . Doctor performs surgery . Writer writes a book . Option (C) fits this pattern: "**Doctor** is to surgery as writer is to book ." Why other options are incorrect: (A) Plan is a preparatory step, not the agent. (B) Hospital is a place, not the agent. (D) Medicine is a field, not the agent. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) Doctor, book Solution The analogy is based on the relationship: Professional : Primary Work/Output . Doctor performs surgery . Writer writes a book . Option (C) fits this pattern: "**Doctor** is to surgery as writer is to book ." Why other options are incorrect: (A) Plan is a preparatory step, not the agent. (B) Hospital is a place, not the agent. (D) Medicine is a field, not the agent.

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