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

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

‘A # B’ means ‘B is the son of A’.

If F & G @ H # I @ J, then how is G related to J?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2022 Tier-II (Paper 2 JSO) Previous Year Paper (04-Mar-2023)
The correct answer is

Father-in-law

Understanding Blood Relations Symbols

This blood relations question uses specific symbols to represent relationships. Let's first understand what each symbol means:

  • ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’. This implies B is the wife of A.
  • ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. This implies B is the son or daughter of A.
  • ‘A # B’ means ‘B is the son of A’. This also implies A is the father of B.

We are given the expression: F & G @ H # I @ J. We need to determine the relationship between G and J based on this expression.

Analyzing the Blood Relations Expression Step-by-Step

Let's break down the given expression F & G @ H # I @ J into individual relationships:

  1. F & G: According to the rule ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the father of B’, this means F is the father of G.
  2. G @ H: According to the rule ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’, this means G is the husband of H. This also tells us H is the wife of G.
  3. H # I: According to the rule ‘A # B’ means ‘B is the son of A’, this means I is the son of H. Since G is the husband of H, I is also the son of G.
  4. I @ J: According to the rule ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’, this means I is the husband of J. This also tells us J is the wife of I.

Determining the Relationship between G and J

Now, let's connect the relationships we have found:

  • We know that G is the father of I (from steps 1, 2, and 3).
  • We know that I is the husband of J (from step 4).

G is the father of I, and I is married to J. This means G is the father of J's husband. The father of one's husband is called the father-in-law.

Therefore, G is the father-in-law of J.

Summary of Blood Relations

Let's summarize the relationships in a table:

Relationship Part Meaning Derived Relationship
F & G A is father of B F is father of G
G @ H A is husband of B G is husband of H (H is wife of G)
H # I B is son of A I is son of H (and G)
I @ J A is husband of B I is husband of J (J is wife of I)

From the table, G is the father of I, and I is married to J. This confirms that G is the father-in-law of J.

Conclusion on G's Relation to J

Based on the step-by-step analysis of the given expression F & G @ H # I @ J and the definitions of the symbols, we have determined that G is the father-in-law of J.

Revision Table for Blood Relations Symbols

Symbol Meaning
@ First person is husband of second person
& First person is father of second person
# Second person is son of first person (First person is father of second person)

Additional Information on Solving Blood Relations Problems

Blood relations questions often involve deciphering coded relationships or diagrams. Here are some tips for solving them:

  • Carefully read the definition of each symbol or term used.
  • Break down complex expressions into smaller, manageable parts.
  • Draw a family tree or diagram if it helps visualize the relationships. Use symbols for gender (e.g., + for male, - for female) and lines for relationships (e.g., horizontal line for marriage, vertical line for parent-child).
  • Identify the gender of individuals whenever possible, as it can be crucial in determining the exact relationship.
  • Work backward or forward through the relationships to connect the required individuals.
  • Be mindful of directional relationships (e.g., A is father of B vs. B is son of A).

Practicing different types of blood relations problems will help you become more comfortable with identifying relationships quickly and accurately during exams.

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Important Questions from Coded Blood Relation Problems

  1. If A @ B means A is the son of B, A # B means A is the husband of B and A * B means A is the daughter of B, then what does P @ Q * R # S mean? 

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  3. If P $ Q means P is the brother of Q; P ! Q means P is the mother Q and P * Q means P is the son of Q, which of the following shows that W is brother of Z?

  4. Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

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