Blood relations – decode the chain precisely: Pointing to a boy, Urmila said, "He is the son of my grandfather's only daughter." How is the boy related to Urmila?
Verbal Reasoning
Blood Relation Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Brother
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We translate a nested family description into a direct relation with the speaker (Urmila).
Given Data / Assumptions:
- "My grandfather's only daughter" ⇒ Urmila's mother (only female child of her grandfather).
- The boy is the son of that woman (Urmila's mother).
Concept / Approach:Child of one's mother is a sibling. The boy is male, so he is Urmila's brother.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Grandfather → only daughter = mother of Urmila.Boy = son of Urmila's mother ⇒ Urmila's brother.Verification / Alternative check:Had the phrase been "grandmother's only daughter" it still points to mother if she is the only daughter. Either way, the boy remains a son of the mother ⇒ a brother.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:"Cousin/Nephew/Uncle/Son" imply different branches or generations not supported by the chain.
Common Pitfalls:Misreading "only daughter" as "only child" and overcomplicating with cousin branches.
Final Answer:Brother