Question

Choose the pair that best expresses the same relationship as: FLORIST : FLOWERS

• A. Chef : Food
• B. Author : Books
• C. Painter : Canvas
• D. None of these

Hint:

For analogies, first \textbf{name the relation} (e.g., profession \(\Rightarrow\) item provided, creator \(\Rightarrow\) creation, tool \(\Rightarrow\) user). Then eliminate choices that shift to a different relation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify the relation in the stem
A florist is a professional who deals in/sells works with flowers.
Relation type: profession/person} \(\Rightarrow\) thing they handle or provide}.
Step 2: Test each option
(a) Chef : Food — A chef’s profession involves preparing/providing food. \(\Rightarrow\) Matches.
(b) Author : Books — An author creates books (creator \(\Rightarrow\) product), not primarily “deals in/sells” them. Relation differs.
(c) Painter : Canvas — A painter uses a canvas as a medium; canvas is not the good provided. Relation differs.
(d) None of these — Not applicable since (a) fits well.
Step 3: Conclusion
Option (a) mirrors the profession \(\Rightarrow\) item handled/provided} relation most closely.
\[ \boxed{\text{Answer = (a) Chef : Food}} \]

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