Question

Bird : Nest :: Bee : _________

• A. Kennel
• B. Hammock
• C. Hive
• D. Lair

Hint:

Remember common animal homes: Bird → Nest, Bee → Hive, Dog → Kennel, Lion → Lair.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

This question is based on analogy, where you need to identify the relationship between the given pair and find a similar relationship between another pair.

Given analogy: Bird : Nest

In this pair, the relationship is that a bird lives in or uses a nest as its home or place for laying eggs.

Missing analogy: Bee : _______

We need to find the place where bees live or work, similar to how birds live in nests.

• Kennel: This is a shelter or structure for dogs. It is not related to bees.
• Hammock: This is a type of hanging bed or couch, usually made from a net of rope. It is not associated with bees.
• Hive: This is the place where bees live and work. It is analogous to the nest for birds.
• Lair: This is a resting place for wild animals, often associated with beasts like lions or bears, not bees.

Conclusion: The correct answer is "Hive" because it is the structure bees use for residence and work, just as birds use nests. Hence, the analogy Bee : Hive reflects the same relationship as Bird : Nest.

Answer 2

Step 1: Understanding the type of analogy.
This is a habitat-based analogy. The relationship compares an animal with its natural home.
Step 2: Analyzing the first pair.
A bird lives in a nest. Therefore, the relationship is: \[ \text{Animal} \rightarrow \text{Its dwelling place}. \] So we must find the correct dwelling place of a bee.
Step 3: Evaluating the options.
(A) Kennel: This is the home of a dog, not a bee.
(B) Hammock: This is a hanging bed, not an animal dwelling.
(C) Hive: This is the natural home of bees — correct match.
(D) Lair: This is the home of wild animals like lions or tigers, not bees.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Since a bird lives in a nest, similarly a bee lives in a hive. Hence, the correct answer is (C).