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M is the daughter of R. Z is the husband of M. X is the son of R. Z is the son-in-law of Y.

How is X related to Y?

This question was previously asked in
SSC Stenographer 2023 Previous Year Paper (13-Oct-2023) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Son

Solving the Blood Relation Puzzle

This question asks us to determine the relationship between two individuals, X and Y, based on a series of given relationships within a family. We need to connect the dots to find the final relationship.

Analyzing the Given Relationships

Let's break down the information provided step by step:

  • M is the daughter of R. This tells us R is a parent of M, and M is female.
  • Z is the husband of M. This means M and Z are a married couple, and Z is male.
  • X is the son of R. This tells us R is a parent of X, and X is male.
  • Z is the son-in-law of Y. This means Z is married to Y's daughter. Since Z is married to M, M must be the daughter of Y. This tells us Y is a parent of M.

Building the Family Connection

From the analysis above, we have the following key relationships:

  • M is the daughter of R.
  • M is also the daughter of Y (because her husband Z is Y's son-in-law).
  • X is the son of R.

Since both R and Y are parents of the same person (M), R and Y must be a couple (husband and wife). Therefore, R and Y are the parents of both M and X.

Individual Relationship 1 Relationship 2 Gender
M Daughter of R Daughter of Y Female
Z Husband of M Son-in-law of Y Male
X Son of R Male
R Parent of M, Parent of X Unknown (but likely married to Y)
Y Parent of M Unknown (but likely married to R)

Determining the Relationship between X and Y

We established that R and Y are the parents of both M and X.

We are given that X is the son of R.

Since R and Y are parents of X, and X is male, X is also the son of Y.

Therefore, X is the son of Y.

Reviewing the Options

Let's look at the given options:

  1. Daughter's husband (This describes Z's relationship to Y)
  2. Father’s Brother (This describes an Uncle)
  3. Son (This matches our conclusion)
  4. Brother (This would mean X and Y share parents, but are siblings; X is the son of Y, not brother)

Our derived relationship, X is the son of Y, perfectly matches Option 3.

Conclusion

Based on the logical deduction from the given relationships, X is the son of Y.

Blood Relation Revision Table

Relationship Term Meaning
Daughter Female child
Son Male child
Husband Male spouse
Son-in-law Husband of one's daughter
Daughter-in-law Wife of one's son
Parent Mother or Father

Additional Information on Blood Relations Questions

Blood relation questions test your ability to understand and interpret relationships within a family structure. These questions often require you to construct a mental or physical family tree based on the provided information.

Key strategies for solving blood relation problems:

  • Read each statement carefully.
  • Break down complex relationships into simpler parts.
  • Use symbols (like arrows for parent-child, double-headed arrows for spouse, squares for males, circles for females) to draw a family tree diagram if helpful.
  • Connect the statements to link different individuals.
  • Trace the path between the two individuals whose relationship is asked.

Practice helps in quickly identifying the type of relationship and simplifying the problem.

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