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Pointing to a man, Meena says, "He is the only son of my mother's husband's sister." How is the man related to Meena?

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  • Break down complex relationship statements step-by-step, starting from "my".
  • Mother's husband = Father.
  • Father's sister = Paternal Aunt.
  • Son of Paternal Aunt = Paternal Cousin (commonly just called Cousin).
Updated On: Jan 16, 2026
  • Brother
  • Cousin
  • Nephew
  • Uncle
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Meena's description of a relationship:
1. "my mother's husband" refers to Meena's father.
2. "my mother's husband's sister" is Meena's father's sister, her paternal aunt.
3. "the only son of my mother's husband's sister" is the only son of Meena's paternal aunt.
The son of an aunt is a cousin.
Specifically, the son of a paternal aunt is a first cousin (paternal cousin).
Conclusion: The man is Meena's cousin.
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