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‘A # B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.

If P & Q @ D # K @ S # T, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?

This question was previously asked in
SSC Stenographer 2020-21 Previous Year Paper (15-Nov-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

D is the daughter-in-law of T.

Analyzing Blood Relations Questions

This question involves understanding blood relations based on coded language. We are given a set of codes representing specific relationships, and an expression using these codes. Our task is to decode the expression and then evaluate the given statements to find the one that is NOT correct.

Decoding the Relationships

Let's break down the meaning of each code provided:

  • ‘A # B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’. This implies B is the wife of A.
  • ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’. This implies B is the parent of A.
  • ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’. This implies A and B are siblings and have the same parents.

Building the Family Tree from the Expression

The given expression is: P & Q @ D # K @ S # T

Let's decode it segment by segment from left to right:

  • P & Q: P is the sister of Q. (P and Q are siblings). Gender of P is female.
  • Q @ D: Q is the daughter of D. (D is a parent of Q). Since P is Q's sister, D is also a parent of P. Gender of Q is female.
  • D # K: D is the husband of K. (K is the wife of D). D is male, K is female. This confirms D is the father of Q (and P), and K is the mother of Q (and P).
  • K @ S: K is the daughter of S. (S is a parent of K).
  • S # T: S is the husband of T. (T is the wife of S). S is male, T is female. This confirms S is the father of K, and T is the mother of K.

Based on this decoding, we can summarize the relationships:

  • S is the husband of T. T is the wife of S.
  • K is the daughter of S and T. S is the father of K, T is the mother of K.
  • D is the husband of K. K is the wife of D. D is the son-in-law of S and T. K is the daughter-in-law of S and T.
  • Q is the daughter of D and K. D is the father of Q, K is the mother of Q.
  • P is the sister of Q. P is also the daughter of D and K.

Let's visualize this structure:

Generation 1 T (-) -- Wife/Husband -- S (+)
↓ Daughter ↓ Daughter
Generation 2 K (-) -- Wife/Husband -- D (+)
↓ Daughter ↓ Daughter
Generation 3 Q (-) -- Sister -- P (-)

Here, (+) denotes male and (-) denotes female.

Evaluating the Statements

Now let's examine each given statement based on our family tree:

  1. D is the daughter-in-law of T.

    From our analysis, D is the husband of K. K is the daughter of T. Therefore, D is the husband of T's daughter, making D the son-in-law of T. This statement says D is the daughter-in-law of T, which is incorrect.

  2. P is the daughter of K.

    Q is the daughter of K, and P is the sister of Q. Siblings share the same parents. Therefore, P is also the daughter of K. This statement is correct.

  3. S is the maternal grandfather of Q.

    Q's mother is K. S is the father of K. The father of one's mother is the maternal grandfather. So, S is the maternal grandfather of Q. This statement is correct.

  4. T is the mother of K.

    S is the husband of T, and S is the father of K. If S is the father and T is his wife, then T must be the mother of K. This statement is correct.

The question asks for the statement that is NOT correct. Based on our evaluation, the statement "D is the daughter-in-law of T" is incorrect.

Conclusion on Blood Relations

By carefully decoding the given relationships and constructing the family tree, we were able to verify each statement. The statement that does not align with the decoded relationships is the one claiming D is the daughter-in-law of T.

Revision Table: Coded Relationships Summary

Code Meaning Example (A & B)
# Husband of A is husband of B
@ Daughter of A is daughter of B
& Sister of A is sister of B

Additional Information: Solving Blood Relations Problems

Solving blood relations problems effectively often involves creating a visual representation like a family tree or diagram. Here are some tips:

  • Read the codes carefully and understand the exact relationship and direction (e.g., A is B's something vs. B is A's something).
  • Break down the expression segment by segment.
  • Determine the gender of each person whenever possible from the relationship codes.
  • Draw a clear diagram. Use symbols for gender (like + for male, - for female) and lines/arrows to indicate relationships and generations.
  • Verify each option statement against your constructed family tree.
  • Pay close attention to what the question is asking (e.g., Which statement is TRUE? Which is FALSE? Who is related to whom in what way?).

Practicing different types of blood relations questions will help improve your speed and accuracy in competitive exams.

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Important Questions from Coded Blood Relation Problems

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