SSC CGL Exam Tier-I: Reasoning: Blood Relations Quiz!

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1. Given that A is the mother of B C is the son of A D is the brother of E E is the daughter of B Who is the grandmother of D?

E is the daughter of B and D is brother of-E. Therefore D is son of B and A is mother of B. Thus. A is grandmother of D.

Explanation

E is the daughter of B and D is brother of-E. Therefore D is son of B and A is mother of B. Thus. A is grandmother of D.

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SSC CGL Exam Tier-I: Reasoning: Blood Relations Quiz! - Quiz

This SSC CGL Exam Tier-I quiz focuses on Blood Relations reasoning. It challenges learners to solve complex family relationship problems, enhancing analytical skills relevant for competitive exams.

2. A is B's daughter. B is C's mother. D is C's brother. How is D related to A?

Father

Grandfather

Brother

Son P is Q's brother. R is Q's mother

A is the daughter of B.

B is the mother of C.

Therefore B is the mother of A and C.

D is the brother of C.

Therefore D is the son of B.

Thus, D is the brother of A.

Explanation

A is the daughter of B.

B is the mother of C.

Therefore B is the mother of A and C.

D is the brother of C.

Therefore D is the son of B.

Thus, D is the brother of A.

Submit

3. A family has a man, his wife, their 4 sons and their wives. The family of every son also have 3 sons and one daughter each. Find out the total number of male members.

Total number of males

= 1 + 4 + 12 = 17

Explanation

Total number of males

= 1 + 4 + 12 = 17

Submit

4. A is B's brother. C is D's father. E is B's mother. A and D are brothers. How is E related to C?

Sister

Sister-in-law

Niece

Wife

A is the brother of B. Therefore. A is a male. C is the father of D. Therefore. C is a male. E is the mother of B. Therefore. E is a' female. A and D are brothers. Therefore D is a male.

Deductions

(i) A and D are brothers of B.

(ii) C is the father of A, Band D.

(iii) C is the mother of A. Band D.

(iv) E is the wife of C.

Explanation

Submit

5. (I) F is the brother of A, (II) C is the daughter of A, (III) K is the sister of F, (IV) G is the brother of C. Who is the uncle of G?

G is the son of A and F is brother of A.

Explanation

G is the son of A and F is brother of A.

Submit

6. P is Q's brother. R is Q's mother. S is R's father. T is S's mother. How is P related to T?

Granddaughter

Great grandson

Grandson

Grandmother

P is brother of Q. Therefore, P is a male.

R is mother of P and Q and R is daughter of S. S is the son of T.

S is the grandfather of P.

Therefore, P is great grandson of T.

Explanation

P is brother of Q. Therefore, P is a male.

R is mother of P and Q and R is daughter of S. S is the son of T.

S is the grandfather of P.

Therefore, P is great grandson of T.

Submit

7. In a group of friends, two men have wives, one is a bachelor, another's wife is dead, two are divorcees. They take four children with them to a picnic. How many have gone to the picnic?

Two couples Persons

Bachelor Widower Two

Divorcees = 4 persons

4 children.

Therefore, 12 persons went to the picnic.

Explanation

Two couples Persons

Bachelor Widower Two

Divorcees = 4 persons

4 children.

Therefore, 12 persons went to the picnic.

Submit

8. In a joint family there are father, mother, 3 married sons and one unmarried daughter. Of the sons, 2 have 2 daughters each, and one has a son. How many female members are there in the family?

Female members: Mother, 3 daughters-in-law, one daughter.

Four grand daughters

Thus, there are nine female members.

Explanation

Female members: Mother, 3 daughters-in-law, one daughter.

Four grand daughters

Thus, there are nine female members.

Submit

9. C is wife of B, E is the son of C, A is the brother of B and father of D. What is the relationship of E to D?

Mother

Sister

Brother

Cousin

E is the son of B and C.

A is the uncle of E and father of D.

Therefore, E is cousin of D.

Explanation

E is the son of B and C.

A is the uncle of E and father of D.

Therefore, E is cousin of D.

Submit

10. Seema is the daughter-in-law of Sudhir and sister-in-law of Ramesh. Mohan is the son of Sudhir and only brother of Ramesh. Find the relation between Seema and Mohan.

Sister-in-law

Aunt

Cousin

Wife

Seema is the daughter-In-law of Sudhir

Mohan is the son of Sudhir.

Seema is the sister-in-law of

Mohan's only brother Ramesh.

Therefore, Seema is the wife of

Mohan

Explanation

Seema is the daughter-In-law of Sudhir

Mohan is the son of Sudhir.

Seema is the sister-in-law of

Mohan's only brother Ramesh.

Therefore, Seema is the wife of

Mohan

Submit

11. A and B are sisters. R and S are brothers. A's daughter is R's sis- ter. What is B's relation to S?

Mother

Grandmother

Sister

Aunt

A's daughter is the sister of R and S. B is sister of A.

Therefore, B is aunt of S.

Explanation

A's daughter is the sister of R and S. B is sister of A.

Therefore, B is aunt of S.

Submit

12. E is the sister of B. A is the father of C. B Is the son of C. How is A related to E?

Grandfather

Granddaughter

Father

Great-grandfather

B is the son of C and grandson of A.

E is sister of B.

Therefore, A is the grandfather of E.

Explanation

B is the son of C and grandson of A.

E is sister of B.

Therefore, A is the grandfather of E.

Submit

13. B is is the brother of A, whose only sister is mother of C. D is maternal grandmother of C. How is A related to D?

Daughter-In-law

Daughter

Aunt

Nephew

Although the sex of A is not mentioned clearly in the question. But on the basis of given information it seems that A is daughter of D.

Explanation

Although the sex of A is not mentioned clearly in the question. But on the basis of given information it seems that A is daughter of D.

Submit

14. A is the sister of B. B is the brother of C, C is the son of D. How is D related to A?

Mother

Daughter

Son

Uncle

B is the brother of C.

C is the son of D.

A is the sister of Band C.

Thus D is either father or mother of A, Band C.

According to the given options we are left with no choice but to select option (1) as answer.

Explanation

Submit

15. Vinod introduces Vishal as the son of the only brother of his father's wife. How is Vinod related to Vishal?

Cousin

Brother

Son

Uncle

Wife of Vinod's father means the mother of Vinod.

Only brother of Vinod's mother means maternal uncle of Vinod.

Therefore, Vinod is cousin of Vishal.

Explanation

Wife of Vinod's father means the mother of Vinod.

Only brother of Vinod's mother means maternal uncle of Vinod.

Therefore, Vinod is cousin of Vishal.

Submit

16. Suresh's sister is the wife of Ram. Ram is Rani's brother. Ram's father is Madhur. Sheetal is Ram's grandmother. Rema is Sheetal's daughter-in-law. Rohit is Rani's brother's son. Who is Rohit to Suresh?

Brother-in-law

Son

Brother

Nephew

Ram is brother of Rani.

Rohit is son of Ram.

Suresh is maternal uncle of Rohit.

Therefore, Rohit is nephew of Suresh.

Explanation

Ram is brother of Rani.

Rohit is son of Ram.

Suresh is maternal uncle of Rohit.

Therefore, Rohit is nephew of Suresh.

Submit

17. M is the son of P. Q is the grand- daughter of 0 who is the husband of P. How is M related to O?

Son

Daughter

Mother

Father

O is the husband of P. M is the son'of P.

Therefore, M is the son of O.

Explanation

O is the husband of P. M is the son'of P.

Therefore, M is the son of O.

Submit

18. X and Y are brothers. R is the father of Y. S is the brother of T and maternal uncle of X. What is T to R?

Mother

Wife

Sister

Brother

R is father of X and Y.

S is maternal uncle of X and Y Considering the given options, it may be assumed that T is wife of R.

Explanation

R is father of X and Y.

S is maternal uncle of X and Y Considering the given options, it may be assumed that T is wife of R.

Submit

19. A is father of C and D is son of B. E is brother of A. If C is sister of D how is B related to E?

Sister - in -law

Sister

Brother

Brother - in – law

C and D are children of A and B.

B is mother of C and D. Therefore, B is sister-in-law of E.

Explanation

C and D are children of A and B.

B is mother of C and D. Therefore, B is sister-in-law of E.

Submit

20. Giridharlal's family consists of his wife Radha, 3 sons and 2 daughters. One daughter is yet to be married and the other daughter has a son. Two sons have 2 children each and the third on has 3 children. An old aunt and son- in-law also stay with them. How many members are there in Giridharlal's family?

Giridharlal and his Wife = 2 members

3 sons and 2 daughters = 5 members

One Daughter's husband and son = 2 members

Grandsons of Giridharlal = 7 members

Wives of Giridharlal's sons = 3 members

Aunt = 1 member

Total members = 20

Explanation