Blood relations – translating a compound statement: Pointing towards a gentleman, Deepak said, "His only brother is the father of my daughter's father." How is the gentleman related to Deepak?
Correct Answer: Uncle
Introduction / Context:This classic pattern equates a referred person's sibling to a known relative of the speaker, and then asks for the relation of the original person to the speaker.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Deepak is male (so "my daughter's father" = Deepak himself).
- "His only brother" = the gentleman’s sole brother.
- "Father of my daughter's father" = father of Deepak ⇒ Deepak's father.
Concept / Approach:If the gentleman's only brother is Deepak's father, then the gentleman is a brother of Deepak's father. A father’s brother is an uncle.
Step-by-Step Solution:
"My daughter's father" = me (Deepak)."Father of my daughter's father" = my father."His only brother is my father" ⇒ gentleman's only brother = my father.Thus gentleman = my father's brother ⇒ my uncle.Verification / Alternative check:Construct a small tree and label: Gentleman (G), Brother(G)=Deepak's father (F). Deepak is child of F. Relation G→Deepak = paternal uncle. Consistent.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Father/Grandfather mismatch generations; Brother-in-law requires spousal linkage, not present here; Cousin is horizontal but wrong branch.
Common Pitfalls:Misreading "my daughter's father" as someone other than the male speaker.
Final Answer:Uncle