1996 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 1996 · General Studies
Question 145: Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability
Mouse is to cat as fly is to
arat
banimal
cspider
dhorse
AnswerThe answer is (c).
A cat is a natural predator of the mouse; likewise a spider preys on the fly. The relation is prey to predator. A rat does not prey on flies, 'animal' is only a general class, and a horse is not a predator of flies.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) A rat is not a predator of the fly.
- (b) 'Animal' is a general class, not a predator.
- (c) Right: a spider preys on flies, as a cat preys on mice.
- (d) A horse is not a predator of the fly.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1996, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.