B is the brother of D. D is the father of C. E is the daughter of D. F is the mother of E. How is B related to F?

Appeared in: DSSSB October 2024

Explanation

The statements establish that D is the husband of F.
The statements also specify that B is the brother of D.
Combining these facts, B is the brother of F's husband.
The term for a husband's brother is brother-in-law, which is correctly described by the option 'Husband's brother'.

Option A: D is the husband of F, not B. The problem states B is the brother of D.
Option B: B is not F's own brother. He is the brother of her husband, D. This is an in-law relationship, not a direct sibling relationship.
Option C: D is the father of C and E. There is no information suggesting B is a father to anyone, and he is certainly not F's father.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain This question tests logical deduction skills, specifically in the context of understanding family relationships, often referred to as blood relation problems as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, logical reasoning is a critical skill for nurses to accurately interpret patient information, understand complex family dynamics during patient history intake, and make sound clinical judgments.
This type of problem-solving enhances the ability to process information sequentially and draw correct conclusions, which is essential in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
What if the question stated 'B is the sibling of D'? The answer would remain the same, as 'brother' already implies 'sibling'. However, if it said 'B is the sister of D', then B would be F's 'husband's sister' (sister-in-law).

How to Approach the Question

First, read all the given statements to get an overview of the people and their connections.
Identify the two individuals whose relationship you need to determine (in this case, B and F).
Create a simple diagram or chart to visually map the relationships. Use symbols for gender (e.g., square for male, circle for female) and lines for connections (e.g., double line for marriage, single line for siblings).
Work through the statements one by one, adding each piece of information to your diagram.
Start from one person (e.g., F) and trace the path to the other person (B) using the connections you've mapped.
Evaluate the final relationship against the given options and select the one that accurately describes the connection.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: This question tests logical deduction skills, specifically in the context of understanding family relationships, often referred to as blood relation problems.
Stem keywords: brother, father, daughter, mother, related to
Lead-in keywords: How is

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