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A is the daughter-in-law of B. E is the brother of A. B has only one son, C. If D is the son of C, how is D related to A?

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SSC Stenographer 2023 Previous Year Paper (13-Oct-2023) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Son

Solving Blood Relation Questions

Understanding blood relations is a common type of question in reasoning tests. These questions require you to build a family tree or diagram based on the relationships provided and then determine the relationship between two specific individuals.

Analyzing the Given Blood Relations

Let's break down the relationships given in the question step-by-step:

  • A is the daughter-in-law of B: This means A is married to B's son.
  • E is the brother of A: This tells us about A's sibling, E. This information isn't directly needed to find the relationship between D and A, as it involves A's original family, not the family she married into.
  • B has only one son, C: Since A is the daughter-in-law of B and B has only one son, this son must be C. Therefore, A is married to C.
  • D is the son of C: This means D is the child of C.

Building the Family Structure

From the given information, we can deduce the following connections:

  1. B has a son C.
  2. A is the daughter-in-law of B, and C is B's only son, so A is married to C. A and C are husband and wife.
  3. D is the son of C.

Combining these points, we see that D is the son of C, and C is married to A. Therefore, D is also the son of A.

Determining the Relationship Between D and A

We have established that A and C are married, and D is the son of C. Since A is C's wife, D is also the son of A.

Thus, D is related to A as her son.

Evaluating the Options

Let's look at the provided options based on our analysis:

  • Son’s son: Incorrect. D is directly A's son, not her grandson.
  • Brother: Incorrect. D is A's son, not her sibling.
  • Son's wife: Incorrect. This describes a daughter-in-law. D is male and A's son.
  • Son: Correct. D is the son of A.

Based on our analysis, the correct relationship is Son.

Individual Relationship Clues Deduced Relationship
A Daughter-in-law of B, Sister of E Married to C (B's only son)
B Has only one son, C Parent of C
C Son of B Husband of A, Father of D
D Son of C Son of A and C
E Brother of A Not directly related to D through B's family

Revision Table: Blood Relation Concepts

Understanding common relationship terms is key to solving blood relation problems.

Relationship Term Definition
Father A male parent
Mother A female parent
Son A male child
Daughter A female child
Brother A male sibling
Sister A female sibling
Uncle Father's or mother's brother
Aunt Father's or mother's sister
Cousin Child of an uncle or aunt
Grandfather Father's or mother's father
Grandmother Father's or mother's mother
Grandson Son's son
Granddaughter Son's daughter or daughter's daughter
Son-in-law Daughter's husband
Daughter-in-law Son's wife

Additional Information: Tips for Blood Relation Problems

Here are some tips to help you solve blood relation questions efficiently:

  • Draw a diagram or family tree to visualize the relationships. Use symbols for gender (e.g., + for male, - for female) and relationships (e.g., double line for marriage, single line for sibling, vertical line for parent-child).
  • Start with the most concrete relationships given.
  • Work step-by-step, adding individuals and connections as you deduce them.
  • Focus only on the individuals mentioned and the relationships required to answer the question. Sometimes extra information is given that isn't necessary.
  • Double-check your deductions.
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