All the six members of a family, A, B, C, D, E and F travel together. B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B. A and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. F is the brother of B.
In reference to the above information, which of the following statements are correct?
(A) A is the mother of B.
(B) D is the wife of E.
(C) A and D are a pair of females.
(D) There are four male members in the family.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C) and (D) only
1. Decoding the Relationships
- B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B: This means C is the father of B (Male).
- A and C are a married couple: Since C is the father (Male), A must be the mother (Female).
- E is the brother of C: E is a Male.
- D is the daughter of A: Since A and C are a married couple, D is the daughter of both A and C (Female).
- F is the brother of B: F is a Male.
2. Family Structure Summary
- Parents: C (Father, Male) and A (Mother, Female).
- Children (Siblings): B (Son, Male), D (Daughter, Female), and F (Son, Male).
- Extended Family: E (Father's brother, Male).
3. Evaluating the Statements
- (A) A is the mother of B: Correct. Since A is married to C (B's father), A is B's mother.
- (B) D is the wife of E: Incorrect. D is the niece of E (E is her father's brother).
- (C) A and D are a pair of females: Correct. A is the mother and D is the daughter.
- (D) There are four male members in the family: Correct. The males are C (father), E (uncle), B (son), and F (son).
Conclusion
Statements (A), (C), and (D) are correct.