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A is father of B. B is daughter of C. D is brother of B. N is sister of C. How is B related to N?

This question was previously asked in
SSC Stenographer 2017 Previous Year Paper (14-Sep-2017) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Niece

Blood Relations: Solving the Family Puzzle

This question asks us to determine the relationship between two individuals, B and N, based on a series of stated family connections. Let's break down the given information step-by-step to build the family structure.

Analyzing the Given Relationships

We are provided with the following facts:

  • A is father of B.
  • B is daughter of C.
  • D is brother of B.
  • N is sister of C.

Step-by-Step Deduction

  1. From "A is father of B" and "B is daughter of C": Since A is the father of B and B is the daughter of C, C must be the mother of B. This implies A and C are married or are partners.
  2. From "D is brother of B": D and B are siblings. They share the same parents, A and C.
  3. From "N is sister of C": N and C are siblings. Specifically, N is C's sister.
  4. Combining deductions to find B's relationship to N: We know that C is B's mother, and N is C's sister. Your mother's sister is your aunt. Therefore, N is B's aunt. If N is B's aunt, then B is N's niece or nephew. Since B is identified as a daughter (female), B must be N's niece.

Summarizing the Family Structure

Individual Relationship to B Relationship to C Relationship to N
A Father Partner/Spouse Brother-in-law
B Self Daughter Niece
C Mother Self Sister
D Brother Son Nephew
N Aunt Sister Self

Based on this analysis, B is the daughter of C, and N is the sister of C. This makes N the maternal aunt of B. Consequently, B is the niece of N.

Final Answer Determination

The relationship between B and N is that B is the niece of N.

Revision Table: Key Blood Relations Terms

Relationship Definition
Parent Father or Mother
Child Son or Daughter
Sibling Brother or Sister
Aunt Parent's Sister
Uncle Parent's Brother
Niece Sibling's Daughter
Nephew Sibling's Son

Additional Information: Tips for Solving Blood Relation Questions

Blood relation questions are common in reasoning sections. Here are a few tips to solve them effectively:

  • Draw a diagram or family tree to visualize the relationships. Use symbols like a circle for female, a square for male, a double line for marriage, and a single line for siblings or parent-child.
  • Break down complex relationships into simpler steps. For example, "mother's brother" means "uncle".
  • Start with the clearest relationships given and build upon them.
  • Pay close attention to the gender of individuals when determining the final relationship (e.g., niece vs. nephew).
  • Always identify who is related to whom in the question being asked (e.g., "How is B related to N?" means finding B's position from N's perspective).
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