Pointing towards a man in photo Ram said, "He is the son my son's grandfather" how man is related to Ram?

Appeared in: CIP Ranchi 2023

Explanation

The puzzle is solved by deconstructing the statement from the end. "My son's grandfather" is logically equivalent to Ram's own father.
Substituting this back into the sentence simplifies it to: "He is the son of Ram's father.".
A son of Ram's father can only be one of two people: Ram himself or Ram's brother.
Since Ram is referring to another person in a photograph and "Self" is not an available option, the only possible relationship is his brother.

Option B: An uncle would be the brother of Ram's father, not the son of Ram's father.
Option C: A son is one generation below Ram. The person described (son of Ram's father) is in the same generation as Ram.
Option D: Ram's father is the 'grandfather' in the puzzle, not the 'son of the grandfather'.

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.
While not a clinical question, logical reasoning is a core competency for nurses. It is essential for interpreting patient data, making sound clinical judgments, and prioritizing care effectively.
This type of problem-solving helps sharpen the critical thinking skills needed to navigate complex patient scenarios and family dynamics.
What if? - If the statement was 'He is the only son of my son's grandfather', and Ram is a male, the answer would still be 'Brother' if Ram has no other brothers. If Ram was the only son, then he would be pointing at a picture of himself.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the speaker (Ram) and the person being described (man in the photo).
Second, break down the relationship puzzle by working backward from the end of the statement. Start with 'my son's grandfather'.
Third, determine who 'my son's grandfather' is in relation to the speaker, Ram. This is Ram's father.
Fourth, substitute this finding back into the full statement: 'He is the son of [Ram's father]'.
Fifth, analyze the simplified statement. The son of Ram's father is either Ram or his brother.
Finally, review the options provided. Since 'Self' is not an option, the correct answer must be 'Brother'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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

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