Analyze the family structure based on the given statements about six individuals: H, J, K,… — State PSC Exam

Analyze the family structure based on the given statements about six individuals: $H, J, K, L, M,$ and $N$ .

- $L$ is the mother of $H$ .
- $M$ is the spouse of $H$ , and together they have exactly two children: one son and one daughter.
- $J$ is the sister of $K$ .
- $N$ is the son of $K$ .
- $H$ is a male.

Match each pair of individuals on the left with the correct relationship on the right. (The relationship defines how the first person is related to the second person).

$N$ 's relation to $J$ Nephew
$J$ 's relation to $N$ Aunt
$L$ 's relation to $K$ Grandmother
$M$ 's relation to $L$ Daughter-in-law

Answer

N is the Nephew of J; J is the Aunt of N; L is the Grandmother of K; M is the Daughter-in-law of L.

Based on the family tree deduced: L (Generation 1) is the mother of H. H (Generation 2) is married to M, making M the daughter-in-law of L. H and M have two children: J (daughter) and K (son). L is the mother of K's father, making L the grandmother. N (Generation 4) is the son of K. J is the sister of N's father, making J the aunt. N is the son of J's brother, making N the nephew.

Step-by-Step Solution

Determine the gender and relationship of H and M.

H is explicitly male and M is his spouse, making M his wife.

This establishes the parental unit of the second generation.

Determine the genders of the children, J and K.

J is female (she is a sister) and K is male (he is a brother).

H and M have exactly one son and one daughter. Since J is the sister of K, J must be the daughter, leaving K to be the only son.

Map the inter-generational links to form the full tree.

L is the mother of H (Generation 1). H and M are Generation 2. J and K are Generation 3. N is the son of K, making N Generation 4.

Building the complete family tree is necessary to accurately evaluate the specific relationship pairs.

Evaluate each relationship pair based on the complete tree.

N is J's nephew. J is N's aunt. L is K's grandmother. M is L's daughter-in-law.

These match exactly with the provided relationship options.

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Multi-generational Family Tree Analysis and Directional Relationships

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