Question 16

Logical Reasoning Blood Relations Hard

Pointing towards a boy, a girl said, "He is the son of the daughter of the father of my uncle." How is the boy related to the girl?

(A) Brother
(B) Uncle
(C) Son-in-law
(D) Nephew
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Correct Solution: Option A

Step-by-step Solution:

Blood Relation Problem

Answer: (A) Brother

Explanation:

Let's break down the statement made by the girl:
"He is the son of the daughter of the father of my uncle."

  1. "My uncle": This refers to the girl's uncle.
  2. "Father of my uncle": This is the girl's grandfather (either paternal or maternal).
  3. "Daughter of the father of my uncle": This daughter of the girl's grandfather could be either the girl's mother or her aunt.
  4. "Son of the daughter of the father of my uncle":
    • If the "daughter" is the girl's mother, then the boy is the son of the girl's mother, making him the girl's brother.
    • If the "daughter" is the girl's aunt, then the boy is the son of the girl's aunt, making him the girl's cousin.

However, in blood relation problems, when a simpler and direct relationship exists, it is usually the intended answer.
In this case, Brother is a more direct relation than Cousin when the phrasing allows for both interpretations.

The most direct interpretation of "daughter of the father of my uncle" leading to the boy being a brother
is when that daughter is the speaker's mother. Therefore, the boy is the girl's brother.