In this post, we will learn to solve the questions related to it by reading the chapter of Reasoning Power, Blood Relation.
In the previous post, we have read the important chapter of Logic, Mathematical Operations, definitely read it.
What is Called Blood Relation
When there is some relation between two or more people on the basis of descent from their ancestors, then this type of relation is called blood relation.
In the questions asked under this, relationships between any two or more people are given, on the basis of these relationships, the relationship of the person asked in the question has to be found out with some other person.
important points of blood relation
If two people come in the same generation, then the relationship between them is shown by a horizontal line. Like:- brother-sister
- For a male relationship,
- we put a ‘+’ sign with that person and for a female relationship, we put a ‘-‘ sign with that person.
- What do we do with a person whose gender is not clear? Let’s put a sign.
Important facts about Blood Relations
| Type of Relationship | Terminology in Use |
|---|---|
| Mother’s sister | Aunt |
| Father’s sister | Aunt |
| Mother’s son | Brother |
| Father’s daughter – Sister | Sister |
| Mother’s son | Sister |
| Brother’s son | Nephew |
| Brother’s daughter | Niece |
| Elder brother’s wife | Sister-in-law |
| Daughter’s husband | Son-in-law |
| Son’s wife | daughter-in-Law/daughter-in-law |
| Wife’s sister | sister-in-Law |
| Wife’s brother | brother-in-Law |
| Father’s father | Grandfather |
| Mother’s mother’s | Grandmother |
| Mother’s father | Grandmother |
| Father’s mother | Grandmother |
| Father’s brother | Uncle |
| Mother’s brother | Uncle |
| Father’s brother’s son | Cousin |
| Father’s sister’s son | Cousin brother |
| mother’s brother’s son | Cousin brother |
| mother’s sister’s son | Cousin brother |
| Nana’s son | uncle |
| Nana’s only daughter | Mother |
| Grandfather’s only son | Father |
| wife’s mother | Mother-in-law |
| Wife’s father | Father-in-law |
| Sister’s husband | Brother-in-law |
| Grandfather’s only daughter-in-law | Mother |
| Sister’s husband’s son | nephew |
Blood Relation Questions and Answers
Question 1. X is the mother of Y, Y is not the son of
(a). Son
(b). Daughter
(c). Brother
(d). Sister
Answer:- Daughter.
Question 2. X and Y are brothers, P and Q are sisters, X’s son is Q’s brother, tell how Y is related to P?
(a). Brother
(b). Uncle
(c). Father
(d). Grandfather
Answer:- Uncle.
Question 3. Introducing a man, Sudha said, he is the son of my mother’s brother, please tell who is that man Sudha?
(a). cousin
(b). Maternal cousin
(c). Cousin brother
(d). sibling brother
Answer:- Cousin
Each of the following questions is based on the following information?
A + B means – A is the daughter of B.
A – B means – A is the wife of B.
A × B means – A is the son of B.
Question 4. If P × Q – S, then which of the following statements is true?
(a). S is father of P.
(b). P is mother of Q.
(c). Q is father of P.
(d). S is wife of Q.
Answer:- S is the father of P.
Question 5. If T – S × B – M, then which of the following statements is false?
(a). S is daughter of B.
(b). S is sister of B.
(c). B is mother of S.
(d). T is wife of S.
Answer:- S is sister of B.
Question 6. While introducing Shivani, Vijay said that his father is the only son of my father, tell me how Vijay is related to Shivani?
(a). Father
(b). Uncle
(c). Uncle
(d). Brother
Answer:- Father.
Question 7. Pointing towards Manju, Gaurav said, she is the wife of the only son of my father’s father. How is Manju related to Gaurav?
(a). Mother
(b).Aunty
(c). Sister in law
(d). Sister
Answer:- Mother.
Question 8. Pointing towards a woman in the picture, Rajiv said, his mother has only one grandson whose mother is my wife. Tell me, what is Rajiv’s relationship with the woman in the picture?
(a). cousin
(b). Husband
(c). Sister
(d). nobody
Answer:- Husband.
Question 9. If Rahul is the husband of my father’s granddaughter, then who am I to Rahul?
(a). I am father-in-law
(b). I am mother-in-law
(c). (a) or (b)
(d). nobody
Answer:- I am father-in-law.
Question 10. A judge’s son is a lawyer and the lawyer’s father is a doctor, what is the relationship between the judge and the lawyer?
(a). Sister
(b). Uncle
(c). Mother
(d). Father
Answer:- Mother.
Hope you like the information about blood relations.
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