Paper : Pen :: Black Board...?

Appeared in: MNS 2015

Explanation

The question follows an 'Object : Tool' relationship.
In the first pair, a 'Pen' is the tool used to write on the object 'Paper'.
To complete the analogy for 'Black Board', the corresponding tool used for writing on it is 'Chalk'.
This establishes a consistent logical link between both pairs.

Option A: 'Class' refers to the environment or location where a blackboard is used, not the instrument used to write on it.
Option C: 'Wood' is a material that can be used to construct a blackboard or its frame, but it is not the tool used for writing on its surface.
Option D: 'Card Board' is a material that is unrelated to the function or composition of a blackboard in this context.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain This question tests logical reasoning, specifically the ability to identify and apply relationships in analogies as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question type is not directly related to clinical nursing practice but is a common component of the General Intelligence and Reasoning section of nursing recruitment and entrance examinations.
Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills are essential for nurses for critical thinking and problem-solving in clinical settings, such as interpreting patient data and making sound decisions.
What if the first pair was 'Brush : Paint'? The relationship would be 'Tool : Medium'. The answer would still be 'Chalk' as it is the medium applied by the 'tool' (the hand) to the surface (the blackboard).

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the relationship between the first pair of words ('Paper' and 'Pen').
Determine the nature of the connection. Here, a pen is a tool used on the object, paper. The relationship is 'Object : Tool'.
Apply this same relationship to the second word, 'Black Board'.
Ask yourself: 'What tool is used to write on a blackboard?'
Evaluate the given options to find the one that fits this relationship.
Select 'Chalk' as it is the specific tool used for writing on a blackboard, thus completing the analogy.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: This question tests logical reasoning, specifically the ability to identify and apply relationships in analogies.
Stem keywords: Paper, Pen, Black Board
Lead-in keywords: Analogy

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