Pointing to a Boy, Megha said, “He is the only son of my grandfather’s only child.” How is the boy related to Megha?
Brother
Understanding the Blood Relation Puzzle
This blood relation question involves a statement made by Megha about a boy she is pointing to. We need to decode the relationship described to determine how the boy is related to Megha.
Analyzing Megha's Statement
Megha says, “He is the only son of my grandfather’s only child.”
Let's break this statement down into parts to understand the relationships:
- "My grandfather’s only child": Megha's grandfather has only one child. This child could be either Megha's father or Megha's mother. Since it is the *only* child of her grandfather, this person must be Megha's direct parent. This person is either Megha's father or her mother.
- "He is the only son of my grandfather’s only child": The boy being pointed to is the only son of the person identified in step 1 (Megha's parent).
Tracing the Relationship
Based on the breakdown:
- Megha's grandfather
- Megha's grandfather's only child → This person is Megha's parent (Father or Mother).
- The only son of Megha's parent → This is the boy being pointed to.
So, the boy is the only son of Megha's parent. Since Megha is also a child of this same parent, and the boy is the *only* son, the boy must be Megha's brother.
| Relationship Step | Person Involved | Relationship to Megha |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Point | Megha's Grandfather | Grandfather |
| Grandfather's Only Child | Megha's Parent (Father or Mother) | Parent |
| Only Son of Megha's Parent | The Boy | Brother |
Conclusion
The statement "He is the only son of my grandfather’s only child" simplifies to "He is the only son of my parent." Therefore, the boy is Megha's brother.
Revision Table: Key Blood Relation Terms
| Term | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Parent's only child | Self (if speaker is the only child) or Speaker's Sibling (if the 'only child' refers to the parent) |
| Grandfather's only child | Father or Mother |
| Mother's only son | Brother (or Self, if speaker is male) |
| Father's only son | Brother (or Self, if speaker is male) |
Additional Information: Solving Blood Relation Puzzles
Blood relation questions test your ability to trace family connections based on given information. Here are some tips for solving pointing or statement-based blood relation puzzles:
- Break down the statement into smaller parts.
- Start tracing the relationship from the end of the statement, usually from the speaker's perspective (e.g., "my father," "my grandfather").
- Simplify complex phrases (e.g., "my father's wife" is "my mother").
- Use diagrams or family trees if the relationships are complicated.
- Pay close attention to words like "only," "son," "daughter," "child," as they significantly narrow down possibilities.
- Double-check your traced relationship against the original statement.
Practicing different types of blood relation puzzles, including pointing and statement-based questions, helps in quickly identifying the connections.
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