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P, M, Z, A and L are part of a five-member family and all except L are females. Z and L are in a marital relationship and P, M and A are their children. How is M related to Z?

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SSC CGL 2023 (Tier-II) Paper 1 Previous Year Paper (26-Oct-2023) (Shift-1)
The correct answer is

Daughter

Understanding Family Relationships in a Puzzle

Let's break down the given information to determine the relationship between M and Z. We are given a family of five members: P, M, Z, A, and L.

Analyzing the Family Members and Genders

  • There are five members: P, M, Z, A, and L.
  • The problem states that "all except L are females".
  • This means P, M, Z, and A are females.
  • And L is male.

Identifying Marital Relationships

  • We are told that "Z and L are in a marital relationship".
  • Since Z is female and L is male, Z is the wife and L is the husband.

Identifying Parent-Child Relationships

  • The problem states that "P, M and A are their children".
  • "Their" refers to Z and L, the married couple.
  • So, P, M, and A are the children of Z and L.

Determining M's Relationship to Z

  • We know Z is the mother (wife of L).
  • We know M is a child of Z and L.
  • We also know M is female (from the gender analysis).

Since M is a female child of Z, M is the daughter of Z.

Summary of Family Structure

Member Gender Relationship
Z Female Mother (Wife of L)
L Male Father (Husband of Z)
P Female Child of Z and L (Daughter)
M Female Child of Z and L (Daughter)
A Female Child of Z and L (Daughter)

Based on the analysis, M is a child of Z and is female. Therefore, M is the daughter of Z.

Revision Table: Key Facts for Family Puzzles

Fact Type Information Provided Inference
Gender All except L are females P, M, Z, A are Female; L is Male
Marital Relationship Z and L are married Z is Wife, L is Husband (based on gender)
Parent-Child P, M, A are their children P, M, A are children of Z and L
Combining Facts M is a child of Z; M is Female M is Z's Daughter

Additional Information: Solving Blood Relation Questions

Blood relation questions test your ability to understand and deduce relationships within a family based on given clues. Here are some tips for solving them effectively:

  • Draw a diagram or family tree to visualize the relationships. Use symbols for gender (e.g., circle for female, square for male) and relationships (e.g., double line for marriage, single line for parent-child).
  • Carefully read each statement and infer the relationships step by step.
  • Identify the genders of the individuals involved, as this is crucial for distinguishing between relationships like son/daughter, brother/sister, uncle/aunt, etc.
  • Work backward or forward from known relationships to find the unknown one.
  • Be mindful of words like "sibling," "cousin," "in-laws," etc., and their specific meanings.
  • Practice with different types of blood relation puzzles to improve your speed and accuracy.
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