Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Blood Relations

Question:

Rani and Shreshtha are a married couple having two daughters, Medha and Deepali, Deepali is married to Santosh who is the son of Garima and Arun. Nidhi is the daughter of Santosh. Santosh's sister Soni is married to Vivek and has two sons, Jai and Veeru. Veeru is the grandson of Garima and Arun.

Determine which of the following is true?

Options:

Arun is Deepali's maternal uncle.

Jai is the son of Medha.

Garima is Vivek's mother-in-law.

Nidhi is the cousin of Soni.

Correct Answer:

Garima is Vivek's mother-in-law.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Garima is Vivek's mother-in-law.

To determine the correct statement, let's break down the family relationships step-by-step:

1. Rani & Shreshtha's Family

  • Parents: Rani and Shreshtha.
  • Children: Medha and Deepali (daughters).

2. Santosh's Family

  • Parents: Garima and Arun.
  • Children: Santosh and Soni (sister).
  • Marriage: Santosh is married to Deepali.
  • Daughter: Nidhi (daughter of Santosh and Deepali).

3. Soni & Vivek's Family

  • Marriage: Soni (Santosh's sister) is married to Vivek.
  • Children: Jai and Veeru (sons).
  • Grandparents: Garima and Arun (since they are Soni’s parents).

Evaluating the Options:

  • Arun is Deepali's maternal uncle: False. Arun is the father of Santosh (Deepali's husband), making him Deepali's father-in-law.
  • Jai is the son of Medha: False. Jai is the son of Soni and Vivek.
  • Garima is Vivek's mother-in-law: True. Vivek is married to Soni, and Garima is Soni's mother. Therefore, Garima is Vivek's mother-in-law.
  • Nidhi is the cousin of Soni: False. Nidhi is the daughter of Santosh (Soni's brother), making Nidhi the niece of Soni.

Correct Option: Garima is Vivek's mother-in-law.