Neha stands in front of a picture and says: "This is the son of my mother's father." The person in the picture is Neha's?

Appeared in: RML PRE 2025

Explanation

The statement 'my mother's father' directly refers to Neha's maternal grandfather.
Consequently, 'the son of my mother's father' refers to the son of Neha's maternal grandfather.
The son of one's maternal grandfather is the brother of one's mother.
The brother of one's mother is defined as the maternal uncle, for which 'Mama' is a common term.

Option B: The father is the husband of Neha's mother, not the son of her mother's father (which would be her mother's brother).
Option C: A brother would be the son of Neha's own parents, not the son of her maternal grandfather.
Option D: The grandfather is the person identified in the first part of the clue ('my mother's father'), not his son.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Blood Relations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Logical reasoning questions are a standard component of nursing entrance exams, designed to evaluate a candidate's critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential in clinical practice.
The ability to deconstruct complex information into logical steps is crucial for nurses when interpreting patient histories, understanding complex care plans, and making sound clinical judgments.
What if? - If the statement were 'the son of my father's father', the relationship would change. 'My father's father' is the paternal grandfather, and his son would be the paternal uncle (Chacha or Tau).

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the speaker, which is Neha. All relationships are from her perspective.
Break the descriptive phrase into smaller, manageable parts. Start from the end of the phrase and work backward.
Analyze 'my mother's father'. This establishes the first link: Neha's maternal grandfather.
Next, apply the preceding part of the phrase: 'the son of...'. This means you are looking for the son of the maternal grandfather.
Determine the final relationship: The son of a maternal grandfather is the mother's brother.
Connect this back to the speaker: The mother's brother is the maternal uncle. Match this conclusion with the given options.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Applied Sociology for Nurses TK Indrani p. 152-154

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