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Vinita and Amita are the sisters of Gaurav. Ashish is the father of Vinita. Ansh is the son of Amita. How is Ashish related to Ansh?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2020 (Tier-2) Statistics Previous Year Paper 3 (28-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is Maternal grandfather

Solving the Ashish and Ansh Blood Relation Puzzle

This question asks us to determine the relationship between Ashish and Ansh based on the given family relationships. Let's break down the information provided step-by-step to build the family tree and find the connection between Ashish and Ansh.

Analyzing the Given Blood Relations

We are given the following facts:

  • Vinita and Amita are the sisters of Gaurav. This means Vinita, Amita, and Gaurav are siblings.
  • Ashish is the father of Vinita. Since Vinita is a sibling of Amita and Gaurav, Ashish is also the father of Amita and Gaurav.
  • Ansh is the son of Amita.

Building the Family Tree for Ashish and Ansh

Based on the facts, we can construct a simple representation of the family relationships:

Individual Relation to Others
Vinita Sibling of Amita and Gaurav; Daughter of Ashish
Amita Sibling of Vinita and Gaurav; Daughter of Ashish; Mother of Ansh
Gaurav Sibling of Vinita and Amita; Son of Ashish
Ashish Father of Vinita, Amita, and Gaurav
Ansh Son of Amita

Determining Ashish's Relationship to Ansh

Now let's trace the relationship path from Ashish to Ansh:

  1. Ashish is the father of Amita.
  2. Amita is the mother of Ansh.

Therefore, Ashish is the father of Ansh's mother.

In blood relations, the father of one's mother is known as the maternal grandfather.

Comparing with the Options

Let's look at the given options:

  1. Maternal uncle
  2. Maternal grandfather
  3. Paternal grandfather
  4. Paternal uncle 

Our deduction is that Ashish is Ansh's maternal grandfather. This matches option 2.

Conclusion on Ashish and Ansh's Relationship

Following the steps and analyzing the given blood relations, we conclude that Ashish is the maternal grandfather of Ansh.

Revision Table: Key Blood Relations

Relationship Description
Father's father Paternal grandfather
Father's mother Paternal grandmother
Mother's father Maternal grandfather
Mother's mother Maternal grandmother
Brother of Father Paternal uncle
Sister of Father Paternal aunt
Brother of Mother Maternal uncle
Sister of Mother Maternal aunt

Additional Information on Solving Blood Relation Problems

Solving blood relation questions often involves creating a diagram or mental map of the family tree. Here are some tips:

  • Identify the central person or the people whose relationship is being asked.
  • Break down complex relations into simpler steps (e.g., 'father of my mother' is 'maternal grandfather').
  • Use symbols (like circles for females, squares for males, double lines for marriage, single lines for siblings, downward lines for children) to draw a family tree if needed.
  • Be careful with gender - 'sibling' can be brother or sister.
  • Work backwards or forwards from the known relationships to find the connection between the people in question.
  • Practice different types of blood relation problems to improve your understanding and speed.
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