alleryIn analogy questions, the symbol '::' between two pairs means
ABoth pairs share the same kind of relationship
BBoth pairs are equal in numerical value
CBoth pairs add up to the same result
DBoth pairs are written in alphabetical order
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Both pairs share the same kind of relationship
1. The chapter explains the meaning of :: in its examples.
2. It says first pair and second pair share a similar relationship.
3. It does NOT say they are numerically equal.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: SSC Stenographer Study Material, Chapter on Analogy (jkchrome.com, Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on Types of Analogy_
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