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Pointing at a girl, Seema said, “She is my father’s mother’s husband’s only son’s daughter.” How is that girl related to Seema?

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SSC Stenographer 2022 Previous Year Paper (17-Nov-2022) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Sister

Solving the Blood Relation Puzzle: Seema and the Girl

This question asks us to determine the relationship between Seema and a girl based on a description provided by Seema. Blood relation questions require careful breakdown of the given statement to trace the connection step by step.

Analyzing Seema's Statement

Seema says, “She is my father’s mother’s husband’s only son’s daughter.” Let's break this down from Seema's perspective:

  1. "My father's mother": This refers to Seema's grandmother.
  2. "My father's mother's husband": This refers to Seema's grandmother's husband, who is Seema's grandfather.
  3. "My father's mother's husband's only son": This refers to Seema's grandfather's only son. Assuming a standard family structure, Seema's grandfather's only son is Seema's father.
  4. "My father's mother's husband's only son's daughter": This refers to Seema's father's daughter.

Determining the Final Relationship

So, the girl is Seema's father's daughter. Seema is also her father's daughter. Therefore, the girl being referred to is Seema herself or Seema's sister. Since Seema is pointing at 'a girl' who is distinct from herself (implied by "Pointing at a girl, Seema said... She is..."), the girl must be Seema's sister.

Summary of the Relation Trace

Step Phrase Relationship to Seema
1 My father’s mother Grandmother
2 Grandmother’s husband Grandfather
3 Grandfather’s only son Father
4 Father’s daughter Sister or Self

Given that Seema is pointing at 'a girl' and describing her relation, the 'Father's daughter' in this context refers to a distinct individual who shares the same father as Seema. This individual is Seema's sister.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, the girl is Seema's sister.

Revision Table: Blood Relation Concepts

Understanding common blood relations is crucial for solving these puzzles.

Relationship Description
Father's mother Grandmother
Father's father Grandfather
Mother's mother Maternal Grandmother
Mother's father Maternal Grandfather
Father's son Brother or Self
Father's daughter Sister or Self
Brother's son Nephew
Sister's daughter Niece

Additional Information: Solving Blood Relation Questions

Here are some tips for tackling blood relation puzzles effectively:

  • Start by identifying the main person the statement is about (here, Seema).
  • Break down the complex relationship statement into smaller, manageable steps. Work backwards or forwards from the main person.
  • Use diagrams or family trees if the relationships are very complex.
  • Pay close attention to gender and words like "only" as they can be critical clues.
  • Carefully determine if the final relationship is between the person speaking and the person being described, or between two other individuals based on the description.
  • Double-check your steps to avoid errors.
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