Pointing to a photograph of a boy, Shyam said, 'He is the only son of my grandmother.' How is Shyam related to that boy?

Appeared in: SGPGI Nursing Officer-2022

Explanation

The statement "the only son of my grandmother" directly translates to the speaker's father.
In this context, Shyam is the speaker, so the boy in the photograph is Shyam's father.
The question asks for the relationship between Shyam and the boy. While Shyam is the son, this is not an option.
Given the available choices, the correct answer describes the relationship of the boy in the photograph to Shyam, which is 'Father'.

Option A: A brother would be another son of Shyam's parents. The boy in the photo is from the previous generation (Shyam's father).
Option B: An uncle is the brother of one's father or mother. The boy is the father himself, not the father's brother.
Option C: A cousin is the son of one's uncle or aunt. This is a relationship within the same generation, whereas the boy is from the generation above Shyam.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain This question tests logical reasoning skills, specifically in the area of blood relations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general intelligence and reasoning question, commonly included in the non-nursing section of competitive exams to assess logical thinking.
There is no direct clinical relevance to this type of question.
Developing strong logical reasoning skills can help in clinical problem-solving, where nurses must connect different pieces of patient information to form a coherent picture.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the speaker (Shyam) and the person being described (the boy in the photo).
Break down the relationship statement piece by piece, starting from the innermost relation ('my grandmother').
Work your way outwards: 'my grandmother's only son' is 'my father'.
Establish the direct link: The boy in the photo is Shyam's father.
Read the question carefully to see which person's relationship to the other is being asked.
Evaluate the options. If your initial answer (e.g., 'Son') isn't there, consider the reverse relationship (e.g., 'Father') and select the option that fits.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: This question tests logical reasoning skills, specifically in the area of blood relations.
Stem keywords: photograph, boy, Shyam, grandmother, only son
Lead-in keywords: How is... related to

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