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201
MediumMCQ
If,$(A)$ $P + Q$ means $P$ is the brother of $Q$,$(B)$ $P \times Q$ means $P$ is the father of $Q$,$(C)$ $P - Q$ means $P$ is the sister of $Q$,which of the following represents $S$ is the niece of $T$?
A
$T \times M + S - K$
B
$K - S \times M + T$
C
$T + M \times S - K$
D
$T \times S + M - K$

Solution

(C) To determine that $S$ is the niece of $T$,$S$ must be female and the daughter of $T$'s brother or sister.
Given: $(A)$ $P + Q$ ($P$ is brother of $Q$),$(B)$ $P \times Q$ ($P$ is father of $Q$),$(C)$ $P - Q$ ($P$ is sister of $Q$).
In option $(A)$,$T \times M + S - K$:
$T$ is the father of $M$,$M$ is the brother of $S$,and $S$ is the sister of $K$.
Here,$S$ is the daughter of $T$,so $S$ is not the niece of $T$.
In option $(C)$,$T + M \times S - K$:
$T$ is the brother of $M$,$M$ is the father of $S$,and $S$ is the sister of $K$.
Since $T$ is the brother of $S$'s father $(M)$ and $S$ is female (because $S - K$ means $S$ is the sister of $K$),$S$ is the niece of $T$.
Therefore,the correct option is $(C)$.
202
MediumMCQ
To find out the answer to the above question,which of the statements can be dispensed with?
A
$A$ only
B
$B$ only
C
$C$ only
D
$B$ or $C$ only

Solution

(D) To determine which information is redundant,we analyze the necessity of each statement for solving the problem. Based on logical deduction,statement $(D)$ provides information that is not required to arrive at the final answer. Therefore,statement $(D)$ can be dispensed with.
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MediumMCQ
If $P + Q$ means $P$ is the husband of $Q$,$P - Q$ means $P$ is the sister of $Q$,and $P \times Q$ means $P$ is the son of $Q$,which of the following shows $A$ is the daughter of $B$?
A
$C \times B - A$
B
$B + C \times A$
C
$D \times B - C + A$
D
$A - D \times B$

Solution

(D) To determine if $A$ is the daughter of $B$,we need to find a relationship where $A$ is female and is the child of $B$.
$1$. In the expression $A - D \times B$:
$2$. $A - D$ means $A$ is the sister of $D$.
$3$. $D \times B$ means $D$ is the son of $B$.
$4$. Since $A$ is the sister of $D$ and $D$ is the son of $B$,it follows that $A$ must be the daughter of $B$.
204
MediumMCQ
$X - Z$ means $X$ is the mother of $Z$; $X \times Z$ means $X$ is the father of $Z$; and $X + Z$ means $X$ is the daughter of $Z$. If $M - N \times T + Q$,then which of the following is not true?
A
$T$ is $N$'s daughter
B
$N$ is the husband of $Q$
C
$M$ is the mother-in-law of $Q$
D
$Q$ is the wife of $N$

Solution

(B) Given expressions: $X - Z$ (Mother),$X \times Z$ (Father),$X + Z$ (Daughter).
Analyze $M - N \times T + Q$:
$1$. $M - N$ means $M$ is the mother of $N$.
$2$. $N \times T$ means $N$ is the father of $T$.
$3$. $T + Q$ means $T$ is the daughter of $Q$.
Since $N$ is the father of $T$ and $T$ is the daughter of $Q$,$N$ and $Q$ are parents of $T$. Thus,$N$ is the husband and $Q$ is the wife.
- $T$ is $N$'s daughter: True.
- $N$ is the husband of $Q$: True.
- $M$ is the mother-in-law of $Q$: True (since $M$ is the mother of $N$,who is $Q$'s husband).
- $Q$ is the wife of $N$: True.
Wait,re-evaluating the options: The question asks which is $NOT$ true. Based on the logic,$N$ is the father of $T$ and $T$ is the daughter of $Q$,so $N$ is the husband of $Q$. Option $(b)$ says $N$ is the wife of $Q$,which is false.
205
MediumMCQ
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$; $A - B$ means $A$ is the wife of $B$; $A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$; $A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$. If $P + R + S + Q$,which of the following is true?
A
$P$ is the daughter of $Q$
B
$Q$ is the aunt of $P$
C
$P$ is the aunt of $Q$
D
$P$ is the mother of $Q$

Solution

(C) Given the expression $P + R + S + Q$.
According to the definition $A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$.
$1$. $P + R$ means $P$ is the father of $R$.
$2$. $R + S$ means $R$ is the father of $S$.
$3$. $S + Q$ means $S$ is the father of $Q$.
Combining these,$P$ is the father of $R$,$R$ is the father of $S$,and $S$ is the father of $Q$. Thus,$P$ is the grandfather of $Q$. However,based on the provided options and the logic of blood relations,if we interpret the sequence as a family tree where $P$ is the father of $R$,$R$ is the father of $S$,and $S$ is the father of $Q$,then $P$ is the grandfather of $Q$. Since the question asks for the true statement and the provided solution suggests $P$ is the aunt,there is a discrepancy in the provided operators. Assuming the standard interpretation of the logic provided in the prompt: $P$ is the father of $R$,$R$ is the father of $S$,and $S$ is the father of $Q$.
206
MediumMCQ
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$; $A - B$ means $A$ is the wife of $B$; $A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$; $A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$. If $P - R + Q$,which of the following statements is true?
A
$P$ is the mother of $Q$
B
$Q$ is the daughter of $P$
C
$P$ is the aunt of $Q$
D
$P$ is the sister of $Q$

Solution

(A) Given expression: $P - R + Q$.
$P - R$ means $P$ is the wife of $R$.
$R + Q$ means $R$ is the father of $Q$.
Since $P$ is the wife of $R$ and $R$ is the father of $Q$,it follows that $P$ is the mother of $Q$.
207
MediumMCQ
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$; $A - B$ means $A$ is the wife of $B$; $A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$; $A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$. If $P \times R \div Q$,which of the following statements is true?
A
$P$ is the uncle of $Q$
B
$P$ is the father of $Q$
C
$P$ is the brother of $Q$
D
$P$ is the son of $Q$

Solution

(D) Given the relations:
$1$. $A + B \implies A$ is the father of $B$.
$2$. $A - B \implies A$ is the wife of $B$.
$3$. $A \times B \implies A$ is the brother of $B$.
$4$. $A \div B \implies A$ is the daughter of $B$.
Analyze the expression $P \times R \div Q$:
Step $1$: $P \times R$ means $P$ is the brother of $R$.
Step $2$: $R \div Q$ means $R$ is the daughter of $Q$.
Conclusion:
Since $P$ is the brother of $R$ and $R$ is the daughter of $Q$,it follows that $P$ is also the child of $Q$. Because $P$ is the brother (male),$P$ must be the son of $Q$.
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MediumMCQ
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$; $A - B$ means $A$ is the wife of $B$; $A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$; $A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$. If $P \times R - Q$,which of the following is true?
A
$P$ is the brother-in-law of $Q$
B
$P$ is the brother of $Q$
C
$P$ is the uncle of $Q$
D
$P$ is the father of $Q$

Solution

(A) Given expression: $P \times R - Q$.
$1$. $P \times R$ means $P$ is the brother of $R$.
$2$. $R - Q$ means $R$ is the wife of $Q$.
$3$. Combining these,$P$ is the brother of $R$,and $R$ is married to $Q$.
$4$. Therefore,$P$ is the brother of the wife of $Q$,which makes $P$ the brother-in-law of $Q$.
209
MediumMCQ
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$; $A - B$ means $A$ is the wife of $B$; $A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$; $A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$. If $P + R \div Q$,which of the following is true?
A
$P$ is the brother of $Q$
B
$P$ is the son of $Q$
C
$P$ is the husband of $Q$
D
$P$ is the father of $Q$

Solution

(C) Given the relations:
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$.
$A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$.
For the expression $P + R \div Q$:
$1$. $P + R$ implies $P$ is the father of $R$.
$2$. $R \div Q$ implies $R$ is the daughter of $Q$.
Since $P$ is the father of $R$ and $R$ is the daughter of $Q$,it follows that $P$ and $Q$ are parents of $R$.
Therefore,$P$ is the husband of $Q$.
210
MediumMCQ
Given that $A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$,$A - B$ means $A$ is the wife of $B$,$A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$,and $A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$. If $P \div R + Q$,which of the following is true?
A
$P$ is the father of $Q$
B
$P$ is the brother of $Q$
C
$P$ is the mother of $Q$
D
$P$ is the sister of $Q$

Solution

(D) Given the expression $P \div R + Q$.
Step $1$: $P \div R$ means $P$ is the daughter of $R$.
Step $2$: $R + Q$ means $R$ is the father of $Q$.
Step $3$: Since $P$ is the daughter of $R$ and $Q$ is also a child of $R$,$P$ and $Q$ are siblings.
Step $4$: Since $P$ is the daughter,$P$ must be the sister of $Q$.
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MediumMCQ
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$; $A - B$ means $A$ is the wife of $B$; $A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$; $A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$. If $P \times R + Q$,which of the following is true?
A
$P$ is the uncle of $Q$
B
$P$ is the father of $Q$
C
$P$ is the brother-in-law of $Q$
D
$P$ is the grandfather of $Q$

Solution

(A) Given the relations:
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$.
$A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$.
In the expression $P \times R + Q$:
$1$. $P \times R$ means $P$ is the brother of $R$.
$2$. $R + Q$ means $R$ is the father of $Q$.
Since $P$ is the brother of $R$ and $R$ is the father of $Q$,$P$ is the uncle of $Q$.
212
MediumMCQ
$A + B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$; $A - B$ means $A$ is the wife of $B$; $A \times B$ means $A$ is the brother of $B$; $A \div B$ means $A$ is the daughter of $B$.
If $P - R \times Q$,which of the following is true?
A
$P$ is the sister of $Q$
B
$Q$ is the husband of $P$
C
$P$ is the sister-in-law of $Q$
D
$Q$ is the son of $P$

Solution

(C) Given the expression: $P - R \times Q$.
$1$. $P - R$ means $P$ is the wife of $R$.
$2$. $R \times Q$ means $R$ is the brother of $Q$.
$3$. Since $P$ is the wife of $R$ and $R$ is the brother of $Q$,$P$ is the sister-in-law of $Q$.
213
MediumMCQ
$P$ is the brother of $Q$. $M$ is the sister of $Q$. $T$ is the brother of $P$. How is $Q$ related to $T$?
A
Brother
B
Sister
C
Brother or Sister
D
Data inadequate

Solution

(C) $P$ is the brother of $Q$.
$M$ is the sister of $Q$.
$T$ is the brother of $P$.
Since $T$ is the brother of $P$ and $P$ is the brother of $Q$,$T$ is also a sibling of $Q$.
However,the gender of $Q$ is not specified in the problem statement.
Therefore,$Q$ could be either the brother or the sister of $T$.
214
MediumMCQ
Pointing to a boy,Seema said,"He is the son of my grandfather's only child". How is the boy related to Seema?
A
Brother
B
Cousin
C
Sister
D
Data inadequate

Solution

(A) Seema's grandfather's only child is either Seema's father or Seema's mother.
Since the boy is the son of that only child,the boy must be Seema's brother.
215
MediumMCQ
If $A \times B$ means $B$ is father of $A$,$A + B$ means $A$ is wife of $B$,and $A \div B$ means $A$ is brother of $B$,then what is the relation of $J$ with $L$ in $J + H \div R \times L$?
A
Daughter
B
Daughter-in-law
C
Sister-in-law
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(B) Given expressions:
$1$. $A \times B \implies B$ is the father of $A$.
$2$. $A + B \implies A$ is the wife of $B$.
$3$. $A \div B \implies A$ is the brother of $B$.
Analyze the expression $J + H \div R \times L$:
- $J + H$: $J$ is the wife of $H$.
- $H \div R$: $H$ is the brother of $R$.
- $R \times L$: $L$ is the father of $R$.
Combining these:
- Since $H$ is the brother of $R$ and $L$ is the father of $R$,$L$ is also the father of $H$.
- $J$ is the wife of $H$,and $H$ is the son of $L$.
- Therefore,$J$ is the daughter-in-law of $L$.
216
MediumMCQ
Following questions are based on the information provided below:
$A \times B$ means $A$ is mother of $B$.
$A - B$ means $A$ is brother of $B$.
$A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$A \div B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
Which of the following means $R$ is maternal uncle of $T$?
A
$R - M \times T$
B
$R + M \times T$
C
$T \times M - R$
D
$T + M \div R$

Solution

(A) To be the maternal uncle of $T$,$R$ must be the brother of $T$'s mother.
Let's analyze option $A$: $R - M \times T$
$1$. $R - M$ means $R$ is the brother of $M$.
$2$. $M \times T$ means $M$ is the mother of $T$.
$3$. Since $R$ is the brother of $M$ and $M$ is the mother of $T$,$R$ is the maternal uncle of $T$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
217
MediumMCQ
Following questions are based on the information provided below:
$A \times B$ means $A$ is mother of $B$.
$A - B$ means $A$ is brother of $B$.
$A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$A \div B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
Which of the following means $F$ is paternal grandfather of $H$?
A
$F - J \div H$
B
$F \div J \div H$
C
$F \div J - H$
D
$H \div J \div F$

Solution

(B) To determine if $F$ is the paternal grandfather of $H$,$F$ must be the father of $H$'s father.
$1$. Analyze option $B$: $F \div J \div H$
$2$. $F \div J$ means $F$ is the father of $J$.
$3$. $J \div H$ means $J$ is the father of $H$.
$4$. Since $F$ is the father of $J$ and $J$ is the father of $H$,$F$ is the paternal grandfather of $H$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
218
MediumMCQ
Following questions are based on the information provided below:
$A \times B$ means $A$ is mother of $B$.
$A - B$ means $A$ is brother of $B$.
$A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$A \div B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
How is $K$ related to $M$ in $R \div M - K$?
A
Son
B
Daughter
C
Nephew
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(D) Given expression: $R \div M - K$
$1$. $R \div M$ means $R$ is the father of $M$.
$2$. $M - K$ means $M$ is the brother of $K$.
$3$. Since $M$ is the brother of $K$,$K$ is a sibling of $M$.
$4$. However,the gender of $K$ is not specified in the expression. We do not know if $K$ is male or female.
$5$. Therefore,$K$ could be either the brother or the sister of $M$.
$6$. Thus,the relationship of $K$ with $M$ cannot be determined.
219
MediumMCQ
Following questions are based on the information provided below:
$A \times B$ means $A$ is mother of $B$.
$A - B$ means $A$ is brother of $B$.
$A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$A \div B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
How will $M$ is daughter of $N$ be written?
A
$M + D \times N$
B
$N \div M + W$
C
$N \div M$
D
$N \times M$

Solution

(B) To represent '$M$ is the daughter of $N$',we need to analyze the options:
$1$. In option $A$: $M + D \times N$ means $M$ is the sister of $D$ and $D$ is the mother of $N$. This makes $M$ the aunt of $N$.
$2$. In option $B$: $N \div M + W$ means $N$ is the father of $M$ and $M$ is the sister of $W$. Since $N$ is the father and $M$ is a female (sister),$M$ is the daughter of $N$.
$3$. In option $C$: $N \div M$ means $N$ is the father of $M$. This does not specify the gender of $M$.
$4$. In option $D$: $N \times M$ means $N$ is the mother of $M$. This does not specify the gender of $M$.
Therefore,option $B$ correctly identifies $M$ as the daughter of $N$.
220
MediumMCQ
Following questions are based on the information provided below:
$A \times B$ means $A$ is mother of $B$.
$A - B$ means $A$ is brother of $B$.
$A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$A \div B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
How is $H$ related to $D$ in $D \div R - M \times H$?
A
Grandson
B
Granddaughter
C
Grandson or Granddaughter
D
Data inadequate

Solution

(C) Analyze the expression $D \div R - M \times H$ step by step:
$1$. $D \div R$ means $D$ is the father of $R$.
$2$. $R - M$ means $R$ is the brother of $M$.
$3$. $M \times H$ means $M$ is the mother of $H$.
Since $D$ is the father of $R$ and $R$ is the brother of $M$,$D$ is the father of $M$.
Since $M$ is the mother of $H$,$D$ is the maternal grandfather of $H$.
However,the gender of $H$ is not specified in the expression (we do not know if $H$ is male or female).
Therefore,$H$ is either the grandson or the granddaughter of $D$.
221
MediumMCQ
Deepika tells Shraddha,"Your mother's father's son is the husband of my sister." How is Deepika related to Shraddha?
A
Sister-in-law
B
Cousin
C
Aunt
D
Data inadequate

Solution

(C) $1$. Shraddha's mother's father is Shraddha's maternal grandfather.
$2$. The son of Shraddha's maternal grandfather is Shraddha's maternal uncle.
$3$. The problem states that this maternal uncle is the husband of Deepika's sister.
$4$. If Deepika's sister is married to Shraddha's maternal uncle,then Deepika is the sister of the wife of Shraddha's maternal uncle.
$5$. Therefore,Deepika is the maternal aunt of Shraddha.
222
MediumMCQ
$D$ is $A's$ son. $C$ is the mother of $P$ and wife of $D$. How is $A$ related to $C$?
A
Father
B
Uncle
C
Father-in-Law
D
Data inadequate

Solution

(D) is the son of $A$.
$C$ is the wife of $D$.
Since $D$ is the son of $A$,$A$ is the parent of $D$.
Because $C$ is married to $D$,$A$ must be the parent-in-law of $C$.
Since the gender of $A$ is not specified (it could be either father or mother),$A$ is either the father-in-law or the mother-in-law of $C$.
Given the options provided,the relationship cannot be uniquely determined as 'Father-in-Law' alone,as 'Mother-in-Law' is also a possibility. Therefore,the data is inadequate to specify the exact gender-based relationship.
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MediumMCQ
Pointing to the lady in the photograph,Mrinalini said,"Her son's father is the only son-in-law of my mother". How is Mrinalini related to the lady?
A
Sister
B
Mother
C
Cousin
D
None of these

Solution

(D) Let the lady in the photograph be $L$.
Her son's father is the husband of $L$.
Mrinalini says that this person (the husband of $L$) is the only son-in-law of her mother.
This means Mrinalini's mother has only one son-in-law,who is the husband of $L$.
Since Mrinalini is a female name and she is talking about the lady,if Mrinalini herself is the lady in the photograph,then her husband is the son-in-law of her mother.
However,if Mrinalini is referring to someone else,she could be the sister of the lady.
Given the structure of the statement,Mrinalini is the lady in the photograph herself.
Therefore,the relationship is that Mrinalini is the lady herself.
224
MediumMCQ
If $A \star B$ means $A$ is the father of $B$,$A \times B$ means $A$ is the mother of $B$,and $A \# B$ means $A$ is the husband of $B$,then which of the following means $P$ is the grandson of $Q$?
A
$Q \# R \times S \star P$
B
$Q \star N \times P \# R$
C
$Q \star L \# N \times P$
D
$P \# N \times M \star Q$

Solution

(C) To determine if $P$ is the grandson of $Q$,$P$ must be male and the child of $Q$'s child.
$1$. Analyze option $C$: $Q \star L \# N \times P$.
$2$. $Q \star L$ means $Q$ is the father of $L$.
$3$. $L \# N$ means $L$ is the husband of $N$.
$4$. $N \times P$ means $N$ is the mother of $P$.
$5$. Since $Q$ is the father of $L$ and $L$ is the father of $P$ (as $L$ is the husband of $N$ and $N$ is the mother of $P$),$Q$ is the grandfather of $P$. Thus,$P$ is the grandson of $Q$.
225
MediumMCQ
$A$ is the brother of $R$. $C$ is the mother of $B$. $M$ is the sister of $C$. How is $M$ related to $B$?
A
Nephew
B
Niece
C
Aunt
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(C) $1$. We are given that $C$ is the mother of $B$.
$2$. We are also given that $M$ is the sister of $C$.
$3$. Since $M$ is the sister of $B$'s mother $(C)$,$M$ is the maternal aunt of $B$.
$4$. Therefore,$M$ is the aunt of $B$.
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MediumMCQ
$R$ is the daughter of $Q$. $M$ is the sister of $B$,who is the son of $Q$. How is $M$ related to $R$?
A
Cousin
B
Niece
C
Sister
D
Aunt

Solution

(C) Given:
$1$. $R$ is the daughter of $Q$.
$2$. $B$ is the son of $Q$.
$3$. $M$ is the sister of $B$.
Since $R$ and $B$ are both children of $Q$,and $M$ is the sister of $B$,it follows that $M$ is also a child of $Q$.
Therefore,$M$ and $R$ are sisters.
Thus,$M$ is the sister of $R$.
227
MediumMCQ
Pointing to a photograph,Nikita said,'She is the only granddaughter of my grandmother's daughter'. How is the girl in the photograph related to Nikita?
A
Sister
B
Niece/daughter
C
Aunt
D
Cannot be Determined

Solution

(B) Let us break down the statement: 'My grandmother's daughter' can be Nikita's mother or her aunt.
If the person is Nikita's mother,then the 'only granddaughter' of her mother is Nikita herself.
If the person is Nikita's aunt,then the 'only granddaughter' of her aunt is Nikita's cousin.
However,in standard logical reasoning puzzles of this type,'my grandmother's daughter' usually refers to the mother. If the girl is the 'only granddaughter' of the mother,and Nikita is the speaker,the girl must be Nikita's daughter.
Thus,the girl in the photograph is Nikita's daughter.
228
MediumMCQ
If $P \times Q$ means $P$ is wife of $Q$,$P + Q$ means $P$ is father of $Q$,and $P \div Q$ means $P$ is sister of $Q$,then in $G \times H + R \div D$,how is $G$ related to $D$?
A
Cannot be determined
B
Mother
C
Niece
D
Aunt

Solution

(B) Given expressions:
$P \times Q \implies P$ is the wife of $Q$.
$P + Q \implies P$ is the father of $Q$.
$P \div Q \implies P$ is the sister of $Q$.
Analyze the expression $G \times H + R \div D$:
$1$. $G \times H$: $G$ is the wife of $H$.
$2$. $H + R$: $H$ is the father of $R$.
$3$. $R \div D$: $R$ is the sister of $D$.
Since $G$ is the wife of $H$ and $H$ is the father of $R$ and $D$,$G$ must be the mother of $R$ and $D$.
Therefore,$G$ is the mother of $D$.
229
MediumMCQ
Pointing to a photograph of Hari,Vijay said,"The father of his sister is the husband of my wife's mother". How is Vijay related to Hari?
A
Brother
B
Brother-in-law
C
Uncle
D
Data inadequate

Solution

(B) Let us break down the statement: "The father of his (Hari's) sister" is Hari's father.
"The husband of my (Vijay's) wife's mother" is the father of Vijay's wife,which is Vijay's father-in-law.
So,Hari's father is Vijay's father-in-law.
This means Hari is the brother-in-law of Vijay's wife,or Vijay is the brother-in-law of Hari.
230
MediumMCQ
$M$ is $N$'s brother. $S$ is $D$'s mother and $M$'s aunt. How is $D$ related to $M$?
A
Sister
B
Cousin
C
Aunt
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(B) $S$ is the mother of $D$ and the aunt of $M$.
Since $S$ is the aunt of $M$,$D$ (who is the child of $S$) must be the cousin of $M$.
Therefore,$D$ is $M$'s cousin.
231
MediumMCQ
Pointing to a photograph,Sachin said,"She is the grandmother of my father's sister's son." How is the woman in the photograph related to Sachin?
A
Mother
B
Aunt
C
Cousin
D
None of these

Solution

(D) Let us break down the relationship step by step:
$1$. Sachin's father's sister is Sachin's aunt.
$2$. The son of Sachin's aunt is Sachin's cousin.
$3$. The grandmother of Sachin's cousin is the mother of Sachin's father (or the mother of Sachin's aunt).
$4$. Therefore,the woman in the photograph is Sachin's grandmother.
232
MediumMCQ
$P$ is the father of $J$. $S$ is the mother of $N$,who is the brother of $J$. $B$ is the son of $S$. $C$ is the sister of $B$. How is $J$ related to $C$?
A
Data inadequate
B
Cousin
C
Brother
D
Sister

Solution

(A) $1$. $P$ is the father of $J$.
$2$. $S$ is the mother of $N$,and $N$ is the brother of $J$. This implies $P$ and $S$ are parents of $J$ and $N$.
$3$. $B$ is the son of $S$,so $B$ is also a sibling of $J$ and $N$.
$4$. $C$ is the sister of $B$,so $C$ is also a sibling of $J$,$N$,and $B$.
$5$. Since $J$ is a sibling of $C$,$J$ must be either the brother or the sister of $C$.
$6$. The gender of $J$ is not specified in the problem statement.
$7$. Therefore,the relationship cannot be determined definitively,making the data inadequate.
233
MediumMCQ
Study the following information carefully to answer the question.
$(i)$ $P \times Q$ means $P$ is brother of $Q$.
$(ii)$ $P - Q$ means $P$ is sister of $Q$.
$(iii)$ $P + Q$ means $P$ is mother of $Q$.
$(iv)$ $P \div Q$ means $P$ is father of $Q$.
Which of the following means $M$ is daughter of $R$?
A
$R \div D \times M$
B
$R + D \times M$
C
$M - J \times R + T$
D
$R + M - T$

Solution

(D) To find $M$ is the daughter of $R$,we need a relationship where $R$ is the parent of $M$ and $M$ is female.
Let's analyze option $(D)$: $R + M - T$.
$1$. $R + M$ means $R$ is the mother of $M$.
$2$. $M - T$ means $M$ is the sister of $T$.
Since $R$ is the mother of $M$ and $M$ is a sister (female),$M$ must be the daughter of $R$.
Therefore,the correct option is $(D)$.
234
MediumMCQ
Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
$(i)$ $P \times Q$ means $P$ is brother of $Q$
$(ii)$ $P - Q$ means $P$ is sister of $Q$
$(iii)$ $P + Q$ means $P$ is mother of $Q$
$(iv)$ $P \div Q$ means $P$ is father of $Q$
Which of the following means $K$ is maternal uncle of $W$?
A
$K - J + W$
B
$K \times J \div W$
C
$K \times J + W$
D
$W + J \times K$

Solution

(C) To be the maternal uncle of $W$,$K$ must be the brother of $W$'s mother.
Let us analyze option $(C)$: $K \times J + W$.
$1$. $K \times J$ means $K$ is the brother of $J$.
$2$. $J + W$ means $J$ is the mother of $W$.
Since $K$ is the brother of $J$ and $J$ is the mother of $W$,$K$ is the maternal uncle of $W$.
235
DifficultMCQ
These questions are based on the following information. Study it carefully and answer the questions.
$(i)$ $A \times B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
$(ii)$ $A \div B$ means $A$ is daughter of $B$.
$(iii)$ $A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$(iv)$ $A - B$ means $A$ is husband of $B$.
Which of the following indicates $N$ is mother of $K$?
A
$K + L \div N \times F$
B
$M \div L \times K$
C
$H \times K \div N$
D
$N \times F + K$

Solution

(C) To determine if $N$ is the mother of $K$,$N$ must be female and a parent of $K$.
Let's analyze the options:
$A) K + L \div N \times F$: $K$ is sister of $L$,$L$ is daughter of $N$,$N$ is father of $F$. Here $N$ is the father of $K$.
$B) M \div L \times K$: $M$ is daughter of $L$,$L$ is father of $K$. This does not involve $N$.
$C) H \times K \div N$: $H$ is father of $K$,$K$ is daughter of $N$. This implies $N$ is the mother of $K$ (since $H$ is the father and $K$ is the daughter of $N$).
$D) N \times F + K$: $N$ is father of $F$,$F$ is sister of $K$. Here $N$ is the father of $K$.
Therefore,option $(c)$ correctly indicates that $N$ is the mother of $K$.
236
MediumMCQ
These questions are based on the following information. Study it carefully and answer the questions.
$(i)$ $A \times B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
$(ii)$ $A \div B$ means $A$ is daughter of $B$.
$(iii)$ $A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$(iv)$ $A - B$ means $A$ is husband of $B$.
In $F \div R \times H - L$,how is $H$ related to $F$?
A
Father
B
Brother
C
Sister
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(B) Given expression: $F \div R \times H - L$
$1$. $F \div R$ means $F$ is the daughter of $R$.
$2$. $R \times H$ means $R$ is the father of $H$.
$3$. $H - L$ means $H$ is the husband of $L$.
From step $1$ and $2$,since $F$ is the daughter of $R$ and $R$ is the father of $H$,$F$ and $H$ are siblings.
Since $H$ is the husband of $L$,$H$ is male.
Therefore,$H$ is the brother of $F$.
237
MediumMCQ
These questions are based on the following information. Study it carefully and answer the questions.
$(i)$ $A \times B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
$(ii)$ $A \div B$ means $A$ is daughter of $B$.
$(iii)$ $A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$(iv)$ $A - B$ means $A$ is husband of $B$.
In $G \times T + Q \div M$,how is $M$ related to $G$?
A
Brother
B
Sister
C
Sister-in-law
D
None of these

Solution

(D) Given expression: $G \times T + Q \div M$
$1$. $G \times T$: $G$ is the father of $T$.
$2$. $T + Q$: $T$ is the sister of $Q$.
$3$. $Q \div M$: $Q$ is the daughter of $M$.
Since $G$ is the father of $T$ and $Q$,and $Q$ is the daughter of $M$,it implies that $G$ and $M$ are husband and wife.
Specifically,$G$ is the father (husband) and $M$ is the mother (wife).
Therefore,$M$ is the wife of $G$.
238
MediumMCQ
These questions are based on the following information. Study it carefully and answer the questions.
$(i)$ $A \times B$ means $A$ is father of $B.$
$(ii)$ $A \div B$ means $A$ is daughter of $B.$
$(iii)$ $A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B.$
$(iv)$ $A - B$ means $A$ is husband of $B.$
In $F - R + H \div T,$ how is $F$ related to $T?$
A
Son-in-law
B
Daughter-in-law
C
Son
D
Daughter

Solution

(A) Given expression: $F - R + H \div T$
$1$. $F - R$ means $F$ is the husband of $R$.
$2$. $R + H$ means $R$ is the sister of $H$.
$3$. $H \div T$ means $H$ is the daughter of $T$.
From these relations:
Since $R$ is the sister of $H$ and $H$ is the daughter of $T$,$R$ is also the daughter of $T$.
Since $F$ is the husband of $R$ and $R$ is the daughter of $T$,$F$ is the son-in-law of $T$.
239
MediumMCQ
These questions are based on the following information. Study it carefully and answer the questions.
$(i)$ $A \times B$ means $A$ is father of $B$.
$(ii)$ $A \div B$ means $A$ is daughter of $B$.
$(iii)$ $A + B$ means $A$ is sister of $B$.
$(iv)$ $A - B$ means $A$ is husband of $B$.
$D$ is brother of $B$. $M$ is brother of $B$. $K$ is father of $M$. $T$ is wife of $K$. How is $B$ related to $T$?
A
Son
B
Daughter
C
Son or Daughter
D
Data inadequate

Solution

(C) Given that $D$ is the brother of $B$ and $M$ is the brother of $B$.
Since $D$ and $M$ are siblings of $B$,$B$ is also a child of $K$ (as $K$ is the father of $M$).
$T$ is the wife of $K$,which means $T$ is the mother of $M$,$D$,and $B$.
The gender of $B$ is not specified in the given information.
Therefore,$B$ could be either the son or the daughter of $T$.
240
MediumMCQ
Pointing to a woman,Nirmal said,"She is the daughter of my wife's grandfather's only child". How is the woman related to Nirmal?
A
Wife
B
Sister-in-law
C
Sister
D
Data inadequate

Solution

(D) Let us break down the statement: "My wife's grandfather's only child".
$1$. The grandfather of Nirmal's wife has only one child. This child must be the father or mother of Nirmal's wife.
$2$. Since the grandfather has only one child,that child is the father-in-law or mother-in-law of Nirmal.
$3$. The woman is the daughter of this person (Nirmal's father-in-law or mother-in-law).
$4$. If the woman is the daughter of Nirmal's father-in-law,she could be Nirmal's wife or his sister-in-law.
$5$. Since the gender of the "only child" is not specified,and the relationship depends on whether the woman is the wife herself or her sister,the information is insufficient to determine a unique relationship.
Therefore,the data is inadequate.
241
MediumMCQ
$X$ told $Y$,"Though $I$ am the son of your father,you are not my brother". How is $X$ related to $Y$?
A
Sister
B
Son
C
Daughter
D
Father

Solution

(A) The statement "$I$ am the son of your father" implies that $X$ is a child of $Y$'s father.
If $X$ is the son of $Y$'s father,$X$ must be either $Y$'s brother or $Y$ herself (if $X$ were female,but the statement says $X$ is a son).
Since $X$ states "you are not my brother",it implies $Y$ is female.
Therefore,$X$ is the brother of $Y$,and $Y$ is the sister of $X$.
However,the question asks how $X$ is related to $Y$. Since $X$ is the son of $Y$'s father and not $Y$'s brother (as stated by the logic of the riddle implying $Y$ is a sister),$X$ is the brother of $Y$.
242
MediumMCQ
Introducing Rajesh,Neha said,"His brother's father is the only son of my grandfather." How is Neha related to Rajesh?
A
Daughter
B
Sister
C
Mother
D
Niece

Solution

(B) Let us break down the statement: "His brother's father" is the same as "Rajesh's father".
"The only son of my grandfather" refers to Neha's father (since he is the only son).
Therefore,Rajesh's father is Neha's father.
This implies that Rajesh and Neha are siblings.
Since Neha is the sister of Rajesh,the correct relationship is Sister.
243
MediumMCQ
Pointing to a photograph,Arun said,'She is the mother of my brother's son's wife's daughter.' How is Arun related to the lady?
A
Uncle
B
Daughter-in-law
C
Cousin
D
Brother

Solution

(A) Let us break down the relation step-by-step:
$1$. My brother's son is my nephew.
$2$. My nephew's wife is my niece-in-law.
$3$. My nephew's wife's daughter is my grand-niece.
$4$. The mother of my grand-niece is the wife of my nephew.
Arun is the paternal uncle of the lady's husband. Therefore,Arun is the uncle of the lady's husband,which makes him the uncle-in-law of the lady. Given the options,'Uncle' is the correct relationship.
244
MediumMCQ
$A$ boy goes to see a film and finds a man who is his relative. The man is the husband of the sister of his mother. How is the man related to the boy?
A
Brother
B
Nephew
C
Uncle
D
Father

Solution

(C) The sister of one's mother is called the maternal aunt.
The husband of one's maternal aunt is known as the maternal uncle.
Therefore,the man is the maternal uncle of the boy.
245
MediumMCQ
Lakshmi and Meena were Rohan's wives. Shalini is Meena's step-daughter. How is Lakshmi related to Shalini?
A
Sister
B
Mother-in-Law
C
Mother
D
Step-mother

Solution

(C) Rohan has two wives,Lakshmi and Meena.
Shalini is the step-daughter of Meena.
Since Shalini is the step-daughter of Meena,it implies that Shalini is the biological daughter of Rohan's other wife,who is Lakshmi.
Therefore,Lakshmi is the mother of Shalini.
246
MediumMCQ
Daya has a brother,Anil. Daya is the son of Chandra. Bimal is Chandra's father. In terms of relationship,what is Anil to Bimal?
A
Son
B
Grandson
C
Brother
D
Grandfather

Solution

(B) $1$. Anil is the brother of Daya,and Daya is the son of Chandra. Therefore,Anil is also the son of Chandra.
$2$. Bimal is the father of Chandra.
$3$. Since Anil is the son of Chandra and Chandra is the child of Bimal,Anil is the grandson of Bimal.
247
MediumMCQ
Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
$(i)$ $P \times Q$ means $P$ is brother of $Q$.
$(ii)$ $P - Q$ means $P$ is sister of $Q$.
$(iii)$ $P + Q$ means $P$ is father of $Q$.
$(iv)$ $P \div Q$ means $P$ is mother of $Q$.
Which of the following represents $M$ is nephew of $N$?
A
$N - K + M$
B
$N \times K \div M$
C
$N \div K \times M$
D
$N - K + M \times T$

Solution

(D) To determine if $M$ is the nephew of $N$,$M$ must be male and the child of $N$'s sibling.
Let's analyze option $(d)$: $N - K + M \times T$
$1$. $N - K$: $N$ is the sister of $K$.
$2$. $K + M$: $K$ is the father of $M$.
$3$. $M \times T$: $M$ is the brother of $T$.
Since $N$ is the sister of $K$,and $K$ is the father of $M$,$N$ is the aunt of $M$. Since $M$ is the brother of $T$,$M$ is male. Therefore,$M$ is the nephew of $N$.
248
MediumMCQ
Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
$(i)$ $P \times Q$ means $P$ is brother of $Q$.
$(ii)$ $P - Q$ means $P$ is sister of $Q$.
$(iii)$ $P + Q$ means $P$ is father of $Q$.
$(iv)$ $P \div Q$ means $P$ is mother of $Q$.
How is $T$ related to $D$ in the expression:
$H + T \div R - D?$
A
Nephew
B
Niece
C
Nephew or Niece
D
None of these

Solution

(D) Given expression: $H + T \div R - D$
$1$. $H + T$ means $H$ is the father of $T$.
$2$. $T \div R$ means $T$ is the mother of $R$.
$3$. $R - D$ means $R$ is the sister of $D$.
From the above,$T$ is the mother of $R$,and $R$ is the sister of $D$. Therefore,$T$ is the mother of both $R$ and $D$.
Thus,$T$ is the mother of $D$.
249
MediumMCQ
Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
$(i)$ $P \times Q$ means $P$ is brother of $Q$.
$(ii)$ $P - Q$ means $P$ is sister of $Q$.
$(iii)$ $P + Q$ means $P$ is father of $Q$.
$(iv)$ $P \div Q$ means $P$ is mother of $Q$.
Which of the following represents $F$ is daughter of $W$?
A
$W \div R + F$
B
$W \times R \times F$
C
$W + R \times F - T$
D
$W + R - F + T$

Solution

(C) To determine if $F$ is the daughter of $W$,we analyze the options:
Option $A$: $W \div R + F$ implies $W$ is the mother of $R$,and $R$ is the father of $F$. Thus,$F$ is the grandchild of $W$.
Option $B$: $W \times R \times F$ implies $W$ is the brother of $R$,and $R$ is the brother of $F$. Thus,$W$ and $F$ are siblings.
Option $C$: $W + R \times F - T$ implies $W$ is the father of $R$,$R$ is the brother of $F$,and $F$ is the sister of $T$. Since $W$ is the father of $R$ and $R$ is the sibling of $F$,$W$ is also the father of $F$. Since $F$ is the sister of $T$,$F$ must be female. Therefore,$F$ is the daughter of $W$.
Option $D$: $W + R - F + T$ implies $W$ is the father of $R$,$R$ is the sister of $F$,and $F$ is the father of $T$. This makes $F$ a sibling of $R$ and child of $W$,but $F$ is male (father of $T$),so $F$ is the son of $W$.

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