Pointing to a photograph, Neha says, "This man is the son of my mother's father." How is the man in the photograph related to Neha?

Appeared in: RML PRE 2025

Explanation

Correct Answer: A) Mama (Maternal Uncle)

Correct Answer Explanation

Break down the statement: "My mother's father" refers to Neha's Maternal Grandfather.
Trace the relation: The "son of my mother's father" is the son of Neha's maternal grandfather.
Conclusion: The son of a person's maternal grandfather is their mother's brother, which is their Maternal Uncle (Mama).

Distractor Analysis (Why Options B, C, and D are Incorrect)
B) Father: Incorrect because her father is her mother's husband, not the son of her mother's father (which would be her mother's brother).
C) Brother: Incorrect because Neha's brother would be the son of her own father/mother, whereas this person belongs to her mother's generation.
D) Grandfather: Incorrect because "mother's father" is the grandfather; the person in the picture is his son, making him one generation lower than the grandfather.

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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