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A is C's son. C and Q are sisters. Z is the mother of Q and P is the son of Z. Which of the following statement is true?

Options

AA and P are cousins
BC and P are sisters
CP is the maternal uncle of A
DA is the maternal uncle of P
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Correct Answer

✅ Option c — P is the maternal uncle of A

All Options:

  • AA and P are cousins
  • BC and P are sisters
  • CP is the maternal uncle of A
  • DA is the maternal uncle of P

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let us systematically analyze the given relationships to deduce the connections between the individuals. **Step 1: Analyze the initial statements and deduce immediate relationships.**
(i) "A is C's son." This implies that C is the parent of A. The gender of C is not yet determined from this statement alone.
(ii) "C and Q are sisters." From this statement, we can definitively say that C is female and Q is female. Also, C and Q share the same parents.
(iii) "Z is the mother of Q." This implies Z is female. Since C and Q are sisters (from statement ii), and Z is the mother of Q, it logically follows that Z is also the mother of C.
(iv) "P is the son of Z." This implies P is male. Since Z is the mother of C (from statement iii) and P is the son of Z, P is the brother of C. **Step 2: Establish the relationship between A and P by combining the deductions.**
From Step 1 (i), A is C's son. This means C is the mother of A (since C is female, as established in Step 1 (ii)).
From Step 1 (iv), P is the brother of C.
Combining these two facts: P is the brother of A's mother.
By definition, the brother of one's mother is one's maternal uncle.
Therefore, P is the maternal

About This Chapter: Blood Relations

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

5 Marks

Key Topics

Blood Relations

This chapter covers Blood Relations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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