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Gopi said to Vivek, "That person is the father of the only brother of my mother."

What would Gopi call him?

This question was previously asked in
UPSSSC PET 2022 Question Paper (16-Oct-2022) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is Maternal Grandfather

Decoding Gopi's Relationship Puzzle

This question involves solving a family relationship puzzle. Gopi is describing a specific person to Vivek, and we need to figure out how Gopi would refer to this person based on the description provided.

Breaking Down Gopi's Statement

Gopi's statement is: "That person is the father of the only brother of my mother." Let's analyze this phrase piece by piece to understand the connection:

  • "my mother": This refers to Gopi's own mother.
  • "the only brother of my mother": The brother of Gopi's mother is Gopi's maternal uncle. The term "only brother" signifies there is just one such brother.
  • "the father of the only brother of my mother": This means the father of Gopi's maternal uncle.

Determining the Relationship

If a person is the father of Gopi's maternal uncle, then that person is also the father of Gopi's mother. The father of one's mother is known as the Maternal Grandfather.

So, the person Gopi is referring to is his Maternal Grandfather.

Analyzing the Given Options

Let's look at the options provided and see why the correct answer is the most fitting:

Option Number Relationship Explanation
1 Uncle Gopi's maternal uncle is the brother of his mother. The person described is the *father* of the maternal uncle, not the maternal uncle himself.
2 Father Gopi's father is related through his paternal side. The description traces the relationship through Gopi's mother's family line.
3 Maternal Grandfather This is correct. The father of Gopi's mother (who is the sister of Gopi's maternal uncle) is Gopi's Maternal Grandfather.
4 None of these Since 'Maternal Grandfather' accurately describes the relationship, this option is incorrect.

Therefore, Gopi would call this person his Maternal Grandfather.

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