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If Mr. X has two sisters, Y and Z, and W’s mother is the sister of Y’s father, then W’s mother is X’s _______.

This question was previously asked in
RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Aunt

Understanding Family Relationships

This question asks us to figure out the relationship between W's mother and Mr. X based on the given family connections. Let's break down the information step by step to solve this blood relations puzzle.

Step-by-Step Relationship Analysis

We are given the following facts:

  1. Mr. X has two sisters, Y and Z.
  2. W's mother is the sister of Y's father.

Let's analyze these statements to connect the relationships:

  • From statement 1, X, Y, and Z are siblings. This means they share the same parents.
  • Y's father is the father of Y. Since X, Y, and Z are siblings, Y's father is also the father of X and Z. So, Y's father is the same person as X's father.
  • From statement 2, W's mother is the sister of Y's father.
  • Since Y's father is the same person as X's father, we can substitute this information into statement 2.
  • This means W's mother is the sister of X's father.

Determining the Final Relationship

Now we need to determine what the sister of one's father is called in terms of family relationships.

  • The sister of your father is your Aunt.
  • Similarly, the sister of your mother is also your Aunt.

In this case, W's mother is the sister of X's father. Therefore, W's mother is X's Aunt.

Summary Table of Relationships

Person Relationship to X Relationship to W's Mother
Y Sister Niece (daughter of her brother, X's father)
Z Sister Niece (daughter of her brother, X's father)
Y's Father Father Brother
X's Father Father Brother
W's Mother Aunt (Sister of X's father) Self

Based on the analysis, W's mother is the sister of X's father, which makes W's mother X's Aunt.

Revision Table: Key Terms in Blood Relations

Relationship Definition
Sibling Brother or Sister
Father Male parent
Mother Female parent
Aunt Sister of one's father or mother
Uncle Brother of one's father or mother
Cousin Child of one's aunt or uncle

Additional Information on Family Tree Logic

Solving blood relations questions often involves constructing a mental or physical family tree based on the given information. Key points to remember:

  • Identify the central person (often 'X' or 'you' in questions) and build relationships around them.
  • Break down complex relationships into simpler, known connections (e.g., "sister of father" simplifies to "aunt").
  • Pay close attention to gender specifications (mother, father, sister, brother).
  • Sometimes drawing a diagram can help visualize the connections, especially for more complex scenarios.
  • Remember that siblings share the same parents.

Practicing different types of relationship puzzles helps improve logical reasoning skills for these questions.

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