Bhopal-Madhya Pradesh: Bangalore...?

Appeared in: MNS 2015

Explanation

The question presents a word analogy based on the relationship between an Indian state and its capital city.
The first pair establishes the relationship: Bhopal is the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Applying this 'Capital : State' logic, Bangalore (Bengaluru) is the capital of the state of Karnataka.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain State and Capital Analogies as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, general awareness is a component of nursing entrance exams and is beneficial for healthcare professionals.
Understanding a patient's geographical background can provide context for cultural and social aspects of care, improving communication and rapport.
Accurate knowledge of locations is important for administrative tasks like patient documentation, referrals, and coordinating with public health authorities across different states.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the relationship between the first pair of words: 'Bhopal' and 'Madhya Pradesh'.
Recognize that Bhopal is the capital city of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The relationship is 'Capital : State'.
Apply this same relationship to the second word, 'Bangalore'. Ask yourself, 'Bangalore is the capital of which state?'.
Examine the given options: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
Recall or deduce that Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka.
Select the option 'Karnataka' as the correct answer that completes the analogy.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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