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'P @ Q' means 'P is the wife of Q'.

'P # Q' means 'P is the brother of Q'.

'P $ Q' means 'P is the father of Q'.

'P - Q' means 'P is the daughter of Q'.

If Z - B $ D $ G, then how is Z related to G?

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

Z is the father's sister of G

Understanding Blood Relation Problems with Symbols

Blood relation questions often use symbols or codes to represent relationships within a family tree. To solve these problems, we first need to decode the meaning of each symbol provided in the question. Then, we break down the given expression step-by-step to build the family tree or chain of relations.

Decoding the Symbols

The question provides the following symbol-relation mappings:

  • 'P @ Q' means 'P is the wife of Q'.
  • 'P # Q' means 'P is the brother of Q'.
  • 'P $ Q' means 'P is the father of Q'.
  • 'P - Q' means 'P is the daughter of Q'.

Analyzing the Expression: Z - B $ D $ G

We are given the expression Z - B $ D $ G and need to find the relationship between Z and G. Let's break this down into smaller parts based on the symbols:

  1. Z - B: According to the definition 'P - Q' means 'P is the daughter of Q', 'Z - B' means 'Z is the daughter of B'. This tells us Z is female.
  2. B $ D: According to the definition 'P $ Q' means 'P is the father of Q', 'B $ D' means 'B is the father of D'. This tells us B is male.
  3. D $ G: According to the definition 'P $ Q' means 'P is the father of Q', 'D $ G' means 'D is the father of G'. This tells us D is male.

Combining the Relations

Now let's connect these parts to establish the relationship between Z and G:

  • From step 1, Z is the daughter of B.
  • From step 2, B is the father of D. Since Z is also the child of B (daughter), this means Z and D are siblings. We know Z is female.
  • From step 3, D is the father of G. This confirms D is male, so D is Z's brother.

So, we have: Z is the sister of D, and D is the father of G.

Determining the Relationship of Z to G

Let's trace the connection from G back to Z:

  • G's father is D.
  • D's sister is Z (from our combined analysis).

If D is G's father, then Z, being the sister of D, is the sister of G's father. The sister of one's father is one's paternal aunt.

Therefore, Z is the father's sister of G.

Conclusion

Based on the step-by-step analysis of the symbolic expression Z - B $ D $ G and the given codes for blood relations, we find that Z is the father's sister of G.

Summary of Relations from Expression
Part of Expression Relation Gender
Z - B Z is daughter of B Z: Female
B $ D B is father of D B: Male
D $ G D is father of G D: Male

Tracing the Relationship from G to Z
Individual Relation to Previous Relation to G
G - Self
D Father of G Father
B Father of D Father of Father (Paternal Grandfather)
Z Daughter of B Daughter of Paternal Grandfather (Father's Sister)

Revision Table: Blood Relation Codes

Common Blood Relation Symbols
Symbol Relation
@ Wife
# Brother
$ Father
- Daughter
+ Son (Often used)
* Sister (Often used)

Additional Information: Tips for Solving Blood Relations

Solving blood relation problems efficiently requires systematic steps. Here are some tips:

  • Decode Symbols First: Always start by clearly understanding what each symbol represents.
  • Break Down the Expression: Tackle the expression segment by segment (e.g., P * Q, Q + R, R - S).
  • Assign Gender Where Possible: Note down the gender of individuals if the relation explicitly states it (e.g., daughter, son, wife, husband, brother, sister). Relations like 'parent', 'child', 'sibling', 'cousin' might not specify gender.
  • Draw a Family Tree: For complex relations, drawing a diagram or family tree can be very helpful. Use symbols for relations and indicate gender (e.g., using + for male and - for female, or simple circles/squares).
  • Trace the Path: Once the tree or chain is built, trace the relationship between the two individuals asked in the question.
  • Work Backwards if Needed: Sometimes it's easier to start from the person whose relation is being asked relative to another.

Practice is key to mastering blood relation problems. Understanding the core relationships (parent-child, siblings, spouse, grandparent-grandchild, aunt/uncle-niece/nephew) and how they combine is essential.

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    ‘P @ Q’ means ‘Q is the mother of P’.
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    'C * S' means 'C is the brother of S',

    'C # S' means 'C is the sister of S',

    'C $ S' means 'C is the daughter of S',

    'C = S' means 'C is the mother of S',

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    How is H related to M in the expression ‘X @ P % T # M $ Y # J @ H’?

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    K $ H % Y # M # R

  5. If 'A + B' means 'A is the daughter of B ', 'A × B' means 'A is the sister of B', and 'A = B' means 'A is the wife of B', then how is G related to R in the expression 'C × G × U + M = R'?

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