Planting : Seed : : Raising : _____

(By word meaning)

The correct option is Child.

To solve this analogy, we must identify the relationship between the first two words and apply the exact same logic to the second pair:

1. Analyze the relationship in the first pair (Planting : Seed):
"Planting" is the action of placing a "Seed" into the soil and nurturing it so that it can grow, develop, and eventually reach maturity.

2. Apply the same logic to the second pair (Raising : _____):
We need to find the noun that represents a living entity that is nurtured, cared for, and guided to maturity through the action of "raising".

Let's evaluate the options based on this relationship:
• Child: A child is "raised" (nurtured, educated, and supported to adulthood) by parents or guardians. This matches the growth and nurturing relationship perfectly.
• Temperature / Height / Lift: While we can raise the temperature, raise a height, or lift an object, these refer to physical increases or adjustments rather than nurturing a living entity to maturity.

Thus, just as you plant a seed to grow it, you raise a child to help them grow.