W is the sister of N's mother P. F is the husband of P. R is the brother of F. How is W related to R?

Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024

Explanation

The question requires tracing a family relationship through multiple connections.
R's brother is F.
F's wife is P. This makes P the sister-in-law to R (brother's wife).
W is the sister of P.
Combining these facts, W is the sister of R's brother's wife, which directly corresponds to the option 'Brother's wife's sister'.

Option A: This is incorrect. The problem states that W is the sister of P, not the mother of P.
Option B: This is incorrect. The brother's mother would be the mother of both F and R. W's relationship is through marriage (via P and F), not by direct bloodline to R's parents.
Option C: This is incorrect. A brother's sister is one's own sister. W is related to R's brother (F) by marriage, not by birth.

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 question tests logical reasoning and analytical skills, which are fundamental for problem-solving in any professional field, including nursing.
While not a direct clinical scenario, the ability to deconstruct complex information and map relationships is analogous to tracing patient family histories for genetic predispositions or understanding complex inter-departmental care plans.
What if W was F's sister instead of P's sister? In that case, W would also be R's sister, making the option 'Brother's sister' correct.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully read and break down each statement into individual, simple relationships (e.g., 'P is N's mother', 'W and P are sisters').
It is highly effective to sketch a simple family tree or diagram. Use symbols for male/female and lines to connect parents, siblings, and spouses.
Identify the two individuals whose relationship you need to find (in this case, W and R).
Start from one person (e.g., R) and trace the path to the other person (W) using the connections you've mapped.
State the relationship in words (e.g., 'R's brother's wife's sister').
Finally, compare your derived relationship with the given options to select the correct one.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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