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Arsh is Shivam’s father and Dhruv is the son of Bimla. Eshwar is the father of Arsh. If Shivam is the brother of Dhruv, how is Bhimla related to Eshwar?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2019 (Tier 2) GS Finance & Economics Previous Year Paper (17-Nov-2020)
The correct answer is

Daughter-in-law

Solving the Blood Relation Puzzle

This question asks us to determine the relationship between two people, Bimla and Eshwar, based on a series of given family connections. To solve blood relation problems like this, it's helpful to build a family tree or diagram based on the information provided step-by-step.

Analyzing the Given Relationships

Let's break down the relationships provided in the question:

  • Arsh is Shivam’s father.
  • Dhruv is the son of Bimla.
  • Eshwar is the father of Arsh.
  • Shivam is the brother of Dhruv.

Building the Family Connections

We can start by connecting the known individuals:

  1. We are told Shivam is the brother of Dhruv. This means they are siblings.
  2. Arsh is Shivam's father. Since Shivam and Dhruv are brothers, Arsh must also be Dhruv's father.
  3. Dhruv is the son of Bimla. We already know Arsh is Dhruv's father. Therefore, Arsh and Bimla must be Dhruv's parents. This implies Arsh and Bimla are married.
  4. Eshwar is the father of Arsh.

Based on these connections, we can see the following structure:

  • Eshwar is the father of Arsh.
  • Arsh is married to Bimla.
  • Arsh and Bimla are the parents of Shivam and Dhruv.

Determining the Relationship between Bimla and Eshwar

Now we need to find out how Bimla is related to Eshwar. We know:

  • Eshwar is Arsh's father.
  • Bimla is Arsh's wife.

In family relationships, the wife of one's son is called the daughter-in-law.

Since Arsh is Eshwar's son, and Bimla is Arsh's wife, Bimla is Eshwar's daughter-in-law.

Let's visualize the family tree based on the deduced relationships:

Individual Relationship Connected To
Eshwar Father of Arsh Arsh
Arsh Son of Eshwar, Father of Shivam & Dhruv, Husband of Bimla Eshwar, Shivam, Dhruv, Bimla
Bimla Wife of Arsh, Mother of Shivam & Dhruv Arsh, Shivam, Dhruv
Shivam Son of Arsh & Bimla, Brother of Dhruv Arsh, Bimla, Dhruv
Dhruv Son of Arsh & Bimla, Brother of Shivam Arsh, Bimla, Shivam

From this table and the family structure, it is clear that Bimla is the wife of Eshwar's son (Arsh). Therefore, Bimla is Eshwar's daughter-in-law.

Conclusion on Bimla's Relation to Eshwar

Following the steps and constructing the family tree, we confidently determine that Bimla is Eshwar's daughter-in-law.

Revision Table: Key Blood Relation Terms

Relationship Description
Father Male parent
Mother Female parent
Son Male child
Daughter Female child
Brother Male sibling
Sister Female sibling
Grandfather Father of a parent
Grandmother Mother of a parent
Grandson Son of a child
Granddaughter Daughter of a child
Uncle Brother of a parent
Aunt Sister of a parent
Nephew Son of a sibling
Niece Daughter of a sibling
Father-in-law Father of one's spouse
Mother-in-law Mother of one's spouse
Son-in-law Husband of one's daughter
Daughter-in-law Wife of one's son
Brother-in-law Brother of one's spouse or husband of one's sibling
Sister-in-law Sister of one's spouse or wife of one's sibling

Additional Information on Solving Blood Relation Questions

Blood relation questions are common in reasoning sections of competitive exams. Here are some tips for solving them effectively:

  • Read Carefully: Pay close attention to each statement and the pronouns used (he, she, my, etc.).
  • Draw a Diagram: Creating a visual representation like a family tree helps simplify complex relationships. Use symbols to denote gender (e.g., + for male, - for female) and relationship lines (e.g., a double line for marriage, a single line for sibling, a vertical line for parent-child).
  • Break Down Complex Statements: If a statement involves multiple relationships (e.g., "A is the son of the father of B's sister"), break it down into smaller, manageable parts.
  • Work Backwards or Forwards: Depending on the question, you might start from the known individuals and build outwards, or start from the requested relationship and work backwards to connect them.
  • Practice: The more you practice different types of blood relation problems, the better you become at quickly identifying the relationships and avoiding common errors.
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