Q: Which of the following statements about analogy and classification reasoning are correct?
(A) In analogy questions, candidates identify a relationship between one pair of items and apply the same relationship to complete another pair;
(B) Analogy relations may be based on function, degree, cause–effect, part–whole or other semantic connections;
(C) In classification questions, the odd item out is the one that best fits the same pattern as the other three items;
(D) NET reasoning papers never include both verbal and non-verbal analogies in the same examination;
(E) Recognising the underlying relation between items is more important than simply memorising isolated word meanings;
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Q: Select the wrong statement(s) about inference by analogy and example:
(A) In some Indian texts, dṛṣṭānta (example) plays a role similar to illustrating vyāpti in inference;
(B) Analogical reasoning relies on perceived similarity between a known case and the case under consideration;
(C) If two things share one property, it is always safe to assume they share all properties;
(D) In exams, any comparison stated in a passage must automatically be treated as a strong analogy;
(E) UGC NET reasoning expects candidates to judge whether an analogy is strong or weak based on relevant similarities;
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