Question

Flow : River :: Stagnant : ?

• A. Rain
• B. Stream
• C. Pool
• D. Canal

Hint:

In analogy questions, think of characteristics or properties that define the relationship between the two items. Here, "stagnant" relates to a "pool" in a way that "flow" relates to a "river".

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the analogy.
Flow is a characteristic of a river, meaning a river typically has a flow. We need to find a similar relationship for stagnant.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Rain: Rain is not directly related to stagnation, so this option doesn’t fit.
(B) Stream: A stream has flow, making it the opposite of stagnant.
(C) Pool: Correct — A pool is typically stagnant, just like how a river is flowing.
(D) Canal: A canal often has flow and is not stagnant.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) Pool, as a pool can be stagnant, like how a river typically has flow.

Answer 2

The analogy links FLOW to RIVER, so first identify what kind of relationship that is, then check each option against the same relationship for STAGNANT.

1. Rain: Rain is not a body of water that stays in one place; it falls and moves, so it cannot be described as stagnant, and it has no direct link to the idea of stillness the way a river has to flow.
2. Stream: A stream, like a river, is a moving body of water. Since FLOW pairs with a moving body of water (river), pairing STAGNANT with another moving body of water (stream) would be contradictory, so this is eliminated.
3. Pool: A pool is a still, standing body of water with no current, which is the literal meaning of stagnant. This is the natural counterpart to how a river naturally flows.
4. Canal: A canal is a constructed channel that carries flowing water, so it behaves like a river and not like something stagnant.

Only "Pool" describes a body of water that is naturally still rather than flowing, which is exactly the opposite relationship of FLOW : RIVER.

Therefore, the correct answer is Pool.