Question

Lipstick: cosmetics : : Flip flops :
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.

• A. Footwear
• B. Perfumes
• C. Jewellery
• D. Hosiery
• E. Cutlery

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve the analogy question, we need to understand the relationship between the given pair of words: "Lipstick" and "cosmetics". Lipstick is a type of cosmetic, as it is a product used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face, particularly the lips. Essentially, lipstick is a subset of cosmetics.

Now, we need to find a similar relationship for the word "Flip flops" from the given options. Flip flops are a type of footwear often worn casually or during summer. Thus, the relationship is analogous to the way lipstick is related to cosmetics: flip flops are a subset of footwear.

Let's evaluate the options to determine the correct answer:

• Footwear: This option is correct because flip flops are a type of footwear, similar to how lipstick is a type of cosmetic.
• Perfumes: This option is incorrect as perfumes are not related to flip flops in the same way cosmetics are related to lipstick.
• Jewellery: This option is incorrect because flip flops are not a type of jewellery.
• Hosiery: This option is incorrect as flip flops are not a type of hosiery.
• Cutlery: This option is incorrect because flip flops do not relate to cutlery in the same categorical manner.

Thus, the correct answer is Footwear, as it maintains the same relationship with flip flops as lipstick does with cosmetics.