Correct Answer
✅ Option a — Cousin
All Options:
- ACousin
- BBrother
- CSon
- DUncle
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Detailed Solution & Explanation
1. 'his father's wife': Vinod's father's wife is Vinod's mother.
2. 'the only brother of his father's wife': The brother of Vinod's mother is Vinod's maternal uncle.
3. 'the son of the only brother...': The son of Vinod's maternal uncle is Vinod's maternal cousin.
Therefore, Vishal is Vinod's cousin, which means Vinod is related to Vishal as a Cousin (Option A).
Note: The textbook answer key has a typographical error marking this as Option D (Uncle). However, mathematically and logically, they are first cousins.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.
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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This topic carries 5 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.
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