If Jaya's mother is Vibha's mother's daughter, then how is Vibha's mother related to Jaya?

Appeared in: RRB Staff Nurse Jaipur-6th June 2018

Explanation

Option A: This describes a one-generation relationship. The puzzle involves two generations, as Vibha's mother is the mother of Jaya's mother.
Option B: An aunt is the sister of a parent. Vibha's mother is the mother of Jaya's parent, placing her in the generation above an aunt.
Option D: This option is incorrect because a definitive relationship, 'Grandmother', is provided as one of the choices.

Visual 1: Flowchart. A simple family tree diagram showing three generations: Vibha's mother at the top, her daughter(s) (Jaya's mother and possibly Vibha) in the middle, and Jaya at the bottom. Arrows would connect them to illustrate the mother-daughter-granddaughter lineage.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning - Blood Relations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a logical reasoning question, not a clinical one. However, the skills tested are crucial in nursing.
Logical deduction helps nurses interpret complex patient histories, understand family dynamics for care planning, and follow multi-step protocols accurately.
Patient Safety: Misinterpreting relationships or instructions can lead to errors in communication, consent, or care delivery.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the main subject of the question (Jaya) and the person whose relationship needs to be determined (Vibha's mother).
Break down the connecting statement ("Jaya's mother is Vibha's mother's daughter") into smaller, understandable parts.
Translate the relational phrases. For example, 'mother's daughter' means 'sister or self'.
Work backward from the known relationship to the unknown. Start with 'Vibha's mother's daughter' and link it to 'Jaya's mother'.
Establish the final connection: If X is the mother of Y's mother, then X is Y's grandmother.
Evaluate each option against your derived relationship to find the correct match and eliminate incorrect distractors.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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