Solving the Blood Relation Puzzle

This question asks us to determine the relationship between Vikram and a person in a photograph based on a statement made by Vikram. We need to carefully break down the statement to trace the relationship step-by-step.

Analyzing Vikram's Statement

Vikram says, “He is the son's son of my wife's father-in-law, Sameer”.

Let's analyze this phrase by phrase:

• "my wife's father-in-law": Vikram is speaking. His wife's father-in-law is the father of her husband. Her husband is Vikram. Therefore, Vikram's wife's father-in-law is Vikram's father.
• The statement also says this person is Sameer. So, Sameer is Vikram's father.

Now, let's look at the main relationship: "He is the son's son of [my wife's father-in-law, Sameer]".

• "Son's son" means grandson. So, "son's son of X" means "grandson of X".
• Substituting X with "my wife's father-in-law, Sameer", which we found is Vikram's father, the statement becomes: "He is the grandson of my father".

So, the person in the photograph is the grandson of Vikram's father.

Applying the Constraint

We are given an important piece of information: “Sameer has only one son”.

• We know Sameer is Vikram's father.
• Since Sameer has only one son, that son must be Vikram. Vikram has no brothers.

Determining the Final Relationship

The person in the photograph is the grandson of Vikram's father (Sameer).

Since Sameer has only one son (Vikram), the grandson of Sameer must be the son of Sameer's only son.

• Sameer's only son = Vikram
• Grandson of Sameer = Son of (Sameer's only son)
• Grandson of Sameer = Son of Vikram

Therefore, the person in the photograph is Vikram's son.

Comparing with Options

Let's look at the given options:

1. Brother
2. Nephew
3. Son
4. Father

Based on our analysis, the person in the photograph is Vikram's son. This matches option 3.

The final answer is that the person in the photograph is Vikram's son.

Blood Relation Puzzle Solution Summary

Here's a quick recap of the relationship breakdown:

• "My wife's father-in-law, Sameer" $\rightarrow$ Vikram's father, Sameer.
• "Son's son of X" $\rightarrow$ Grandson of X.
• Statement means: "He is the grandson of Vikram's father (Sameer)".
• Constraint: Sameer has only one son. This son is Vikram.
• Grandson of Sameer (who has only one son) $\rightarrow$ Son of Sameer's only son $\rightarrow$ Son of Vikram.
• The person in the photograph is Vikram's son.

Revision Table: Key Blood Relation Terms

Understanding common blood relation terms is crucial for solving these puzzles.

Additional Information: Solving Blood Relation Questions

Blood relation questions test your ability to understand and decipher relationships within a family. Here are some tips for solving them:

• Break down the statement: Read the statement carefully and break it into smaller parts. Start from the 'my' or 'his' or 'her' part and work backwards or forwards.
• Identify the speaker and the subject: Know who is speaking and who or what they are describing.
• Use symbols or diagrams: For complex problems, drawing a family tree diagram can be very helpful. Use symbols like circles for females, squares for males, and lines to connect spouses and children.
• Remember common relationships: Familiarize yourself with standard family terms and in-law relationships.
• Apply constraints carefully: Pay close attention to conditions like "only son", "only daughter", "only child", etc., as they limit possibilities.
• Rephrase the statement: Try rephrasing parts of the statement in simpler terms as you decode them.

Practice is key to mastering blood relation problems. By systematically analyzing the information and using the given constraints, you can accurately determine the required relationship.