Question

Directions: In the question, the first two words are related in a particular manner. You have to choose a word from the options so that a new pair of words is formed where the relation is the same as that of the first pair of words. You are required to consider the secondary meaning of certain words while choosing an answer.
Pack : Wolves :: Shoal :

• A. Locusts
• B. Fish
• C. Chicken
• D. Books
• E. Passengers

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question presents us with a pair of words where we need to find another pair of words with the same relationship as the first pair. The given pair is "Pack : Wolves". Let's analyze the relationship in this pair:

1. The word "Pack" is a collective noun used to denote a group of wolves. In English, specific animals have specific collective nouns.
2. For example, a Pack refers to Wolves when they group together.

Now, let's apply this logic to the options provided for the second pair:

1. Locusts: The collective noun for locusts is a plague or swarm, not a shoal.
2. Fish: A shoal, or a school, is used to describe a group of fish swimming together.
3. Chicken: The correct term for a group of chickens is a flock or brood, not a shoal.
4. Books: There is no specific collective noun like shoal for books. The terms used might include a library or collection.
5. Passengers: A group of passengers may be called a load but not a shoal.

Based on this analysis, the word "Fish" is the correct answer as "Shoal" is the specific collective noun for a group of fish, similar to how "Pack" is used for wolves. Therefore, the new pair is "Shoal : Fish" which aligns with the given relationship.