Question

Pointing to man in a photograph a lady said, "The father of his brother, is the only son of my grandfather." How is the lady related to the man in the photograph?

• A. Cousin
• B. Aunt
• C. Daughter
• D. Sister
• E. Mother

Hint:

Break down complex relationships into simpler statements. "Father of his brother" = father of the person.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
In indirect blood relation questions, break the quote into segments starting from the end ("my grandfather").
Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Simplify phrases: "Only son of my grandfather" = Father or Uncle. "Father of his brother" = His Father.
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
1. Analyze the lady's statement part 2: "Only son of my grandfather". This usually refers to the lady's Father.
2. Analyze part 1: "The father of his brother". The father of a person's brother is simply that person's Father.
3. Equating them: The man's Father is the lady's Father.
4. Since they share the same father, the lady and the man are siblings.
The lady is the sister of the man.
Step 4: Final Answer:
The lady is the Sister of the man in the photograph.