Logical Reasoning Questions for CLAT | QB Set 85- Blood Relationship Questions

1. Ravi was looking at a family photograph during a function. He said, “She is the daughter of my mother’s only son, and she lives with us.”  How is the girl related to Ravi?

A. Daughter
B. Sister
C. Cousin
D. Niece

Answer: A

Explanation: Mother’s only son is Ravi himself. Therefore, the daughter of Ravi is his daughter.

2. During a conversation, Seema pointed towards a man and said, “His mother is the wife of my father’s only son, and he is very close to me.”  How is the man related to Seema?

A. Brother
B. Son
C. Nephew
D. Cousin

Answer: B

Explanation: Seema’s father’s only son is her husband. His wife is Seema, so the man is her son.

3. A woman introduced herself and said, “My mother-in-law is the mother of your brother, and we live in the same house.”  How is the woman related to you?

A. Sister
B. Cousin
C. Wife
D. Aunt

Answer: C

Explanation: Your brother’s mother is also your mother. Her daughter-in-law is your wife.

4. Rahul attended a wedding and pointed to a lady sitting near him. He said, “That woman is the wife of my father’s younger brother.” How is the woman related to Rahul?

A. Mother
B. Sister
C. Cousin
D. Aunt

Answer: D

Explanation: The wife of one’s father’s brother is one’s aunt.

5. Anil said proudly, “My sister’s son is the only son of my mother, and I raised him.” How is Anil related to the boy?

A. Father
B. Uncle
C. Brother
D. Cousin

Answer: A

Explanation: The only son of Anil’s mother is Anil himself, so he is the father of the boy.

6. Megha said to her friend, “My brother’s father is the only son of your grandfather.” How is Megha related to you?

A. Aunt
B. Sister
C. Mother
D. Cousin

Answer: B

Explanation: The only son of your grandfather is your father. Megha’s brother’s father is also your father, so Megha is your sister.

7. Ramesh pointed towards a child playing in the park and said, “He is the son of the only daughter of my mother.” How is the child related to Ramesh?

A. Son
B. Brother
C. Nephew
D. Cousin

Answer: C

Explanation: The only daughter of Ramesh’s mother is his sister. Her son is Ramesh’s nephew.

8. A man explained his family relations and said, “My wife is the sister of your father’s wife, and we meet often.” How is the man related to you?

A. Brother
B. Father
C. Cousin
D. Uncle

Answer: D

Explanation: Your father’s wife is your mother. Her sister’s husband is your uncle.

9. Sonal introduced herself at a gathering and said, “I am the only daughter of my father’s wife.” If you are Sonal’s father, how is Sonal related to you?

A. Daughter
B. Sister
C. Niece
D. Cousin

Answer: A

Explanation: The only daughter of a person’s wife is his daughter.

10. Ritu pointed towards a man standing nearby and said, “His father is the son of my grandfather, and we grew up together.”  How is the man related to Ritu?

A. Uncle
B. Brother
C. Cousin
D. Son

Answer: B

Explanation: The son of Ritu’s grandfather is her father. The man’s father is her father, so the man is her brother.

11. A woman said during a family discussion, “My husband’s mother is the sister of your father.” How is the woman related to you?

A. Aunt
B. Sister
C. Wife
D. Cousin

Answer: C

Explanation: The sister of your father is your aunt. Her son’s wife is your wife.

12. Raj explained his relations and said, “That girl is the daughter of my wife’s brother and studies with me.” How is the girl related to Raj?

A. Daughter
B. Sister
C. Cousin
D. Niece

Answer: D

Explanation: The daughter of one’s wife’s brother is one’s niece.

13. Neha said to her neighbour, “My father is the only son of your grandmother, and we live nearby.”  How is Neha related to you?

A. Sister
B. Aunt
C. Cousin
D. Mother

Answer: A

Explanation: The only son of your grandmother is your father. Neha is his daughter, so she is your sister.

14. At a family event, Arjun pointed to a woman and said, “She is the daughter of my mother’s husband.”  How is the woman related to Arjun?

A. Mother
B. Sister
C. Aunt
D. Cousin

Answer: B

Explanation: Arjun’s mother’s husband is his father. The daughter of his father is his sister.

15. A man said during introductions, “My son’s wife is the daughter of your mother, and she visits often.” How is the man related to you?

A. Uncle
B. Brother
C. Father
D. Son

Answer: C

Explanation: The daughter of your mother is your sister. Her husband is the man’s son, so the man is your father.

16. Rohit said confidently, “My mother’s brother’s son is your father, and we meet during festivals.” How is Rohit related to you?

A. Uncle
B. Brother
C. Cousin
D. Nephew

Answer: D

Explanation: The son of one’s mother’s brother is a cousin. If that cousin is your father, Rohit is your nephew.

17. A girl explained her family tree and said, “My mother is the wife of your father’s son.” How is the girl related to you?

A. Daughter
B. Sister
C. Cousin
D. Niece

Answer: A

Explanation: Your father’s son is you. His wife is your wife, and their child is your daughter.

18. A man said casually, “Your sister is the mother of my only child, and we live together.” How is the man related to you?

A. Brother
B. Brother-in-law
C. Uncle
D. Cousin

Answer: B

Explanation: The husband of your sister is your brother-in-law.

19. Sita said during a family chat, “My father’s sister is the wife of your uncle, and we meet every year.” How is Sita related to you?

A. Sister
B. Aunt
C. Cousin
D. Niece

Answer: C

Explanation: The child of your aunt is your cousin.

20. A man smiled and said, “My daughter is the sister of your son, and they study together.”  How is the man related to you?

A. Brother
B. Uncle
C. Cousin
D. Father

Answer: D

Explanation: The sister of your son is your daughter. The man is her father, so he is your father.