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Rama is the brother of Ayush. Sita is the wife of Jignesh. Ayush is the husband of Savita. Durga is the daughter of Jignesh. Jignesh is the father of Rama. How is Durga related to Savita?

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SSC Stenographer 2019 Previous Year Paper (24-Dec-2020) (Shift 2)
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Sister in law

Solving the Blood Relation Puzzle: Durga and Savita's Relationship

Let's break down the given information to determine the relationship between Durga and Savita. We are given several relationships, and we need to link them together to find the connection.

Analyzing the Given Relationships

We have the following statements:

  • Rama is the brother of Ayush.
  • Sita is the wife of Jignesh.
  • Ayush is the husband of Savita.
  • Durga is the daughter of Jignesh.
  • Jignesh is the father of Rama.

Building the Family Connections

Let's combine these statements to understand the family structure:

  1. From "Jignesh is the father of Rama" and "Rama is the brother of Ayush", we know that Jignesh is also the father of Ayush.
  2. Since "Sita is the wife of Jignesh", Jignesh and Sita are parents. Jignesh is the father and Sita is the mother.
  3. From "Jignesh is the father of Durga", we know Durga is a child of Jignesh. Since Sita is Jignesh's wife, Durga is also the daughter of Sita.
  4. Combining points 1 and 3, Rama, Ayush, and Durga are all children of Jignesh (and Sita). Therefore, Rama, Ayush, and Durga are siblings.
  5. We are given that "Ayush is the husband of Savita". This means Savita is Ayush's wife.

Determining the Relationship between Durga and Savita

We established that:

  • Ayush is married to Savita.
  • Durga is the sister of Ayush (from point 4 above).

In family relationships, the sister of one's husband is called their sister-in-law.

Therefore, Durga is the sister of Savita's husband (Ayush). This makes Durga the sister-in-law of Savita.

Summary of Relationships

Individual 1 Relationship Individual 2
Rama Brother Ayush
Sita Wife Jignesh
Ayush Husband Savita
Durga Daughter Jignesh
Jignesh Father Rama

Derived Relationship Individuals
Siblings Rama, Ayush, Durga
Parents Jignesh, Sita (of Rama, Ayush, Durga)
Husband-Wife Ayush, Savita
Husband's Sister Durga (to Savita)

Based on the analysis, Durga is the sister-in-law of Savita.

Revision Table: Key Blood Relation Terms

Relationship Description
Sibling Brother or sister
Spouse Husband or wife
Parent Father or mother
Child Son or daughter
Sister-in-law Sister of one's spouse, or the wife of one's sibling
Brother-in-law Brother of one's spouse, or the husband of one's sibling

Additional Information on Blood Relation Questions

Blood relation questions test your ability to understand and decode complex family relationships. They often appear in reasoning sections of competitive exams.

Tips for solving blood relation problems:

  • Draw a diagram or family tree to visualize the relationships.
  • Use symbols for gender (e.g., + for male, - for female) and relationships (e.g., double arrow for marriage, vertical line for parent-child, horizontal line for siblings).
  • Break down the relationships statement by statement.
  • Identify the common link or person connecting the individuals in question.
  • Work backwards from the question asked if helpful.
  • Pay close attention to gender when determining relationships like brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

Practicing different types of blood relation puzzles helps improve speed and accuracy in identifying complex family connections.

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    A. Niece

    B. Daughter-in-law

    C. Sister

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    A. Cousin

    B. Nephew

    C. Maternal Uncle

    D. Brother

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    A. Maternal Aunt

    B. Sister

    C. Mother

    D. Grandmother

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    Based on the above, how is M related to Q if ‘M ÷ N − O × P + Q’?

  5. In a certain code language,

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    A - B means 'A is the wife of B',

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