Question

There is a certain relation between two given words on one side and one word is given on another side. The word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternative.
Virology : Virus :: Semantics : ___}

• A. Amoeba
• B. Language
• C. Nature
• D. Society

Hint:

Many analogies follow the pattern \textbf{``branch of study → subject studied''}. Identify this relation carefully.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: This is an analogy based on the relationship between a field of study and what it studies. Step 1:Identify the relation in the given pair.
\[ \text{Virology} \rightarrow \text{study of viruses} \]
Step 2:Apply the same relation.
\[ \text{Semantics} \rightarrow ? \] Semantics is the study of meaning in language.
Step 3:Analyze options:

• (A) Amoeba → Not related to semantics.
• (B) Language → Correct; semantics deals with meaning in language.
• (C) Nature → Too general.
• (D) Society → Not relevant.

Step 4: Final analogy: \[ \text{Virology : Virus :: Semantics : Language} \]