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A is the son of B. C is the wife of B. D is the son of C. D is married to E. E is the mother of F. How A is related to E?

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SSC Selection Post 2022 Matriculation Level Question Paper (02-Aug-2022) (Shift-4)
The correct answer is
Husband's brother

Family Relationships: Analyzing the Connections

This problem involves deciphering a family tree based on the given statements to find the relationship between two individuals, A and E.

Listing the Given Facts

  • A is the son of B.
  • C is the wife of B.
  • D is the son of C.
  • D is married to E.
  • E is the mother of F.

Mapping the Family Tree Step-by-Step

Let's break down the relationships:

  • B and C are Parents: From the first two statements, we know that A is the son of B, and C is the wife of B. This establishes B and C as the parents of A.
  • A and D are Siblings: The third statement says D is the son of C. Since C is married to B, D is also the son of B. Therefore, A and D share the same parents (B and C), making them brothers.
  • D and E are Married: The fourth statement indicates that D is married to E. This means E is the wife of D.

Determining A's Relation to E

Now, let's connect A and E based on the established relationships:

  • We know A is the brother of D.
  • We know E is the wife of D.
  • Therefore, A is the brother of E's husband.

The question asks how A is related to E. A is the brother of E's husband.

Considering the given options:

  • Option 1: Husband's brother - This accurately describes A's position relative to E (A is the brother of E's husband).
  • Option 2: Father - Incorrect.
  • Option 3: Brother - Incorrect, A is not E's brother.
  • Option 4: Son - Incorrect.

Thus, A is related to E as the brother of her husband.

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