In a family of six members—P, Q, R, S, T, and U—there are two married couples. Q is a doct… — State PSC Exam

In a family of six members— $P, Q, R, S, T,$ and $U$ —there are two married couples. $Q$ is a doctor and the mother of $T$ . $U$ is the grandfather of $R$ and works as a contractor. $S$ is the father of $T$ and works as a manager. $P$ is the sister of $R$ . How is $T$ related to $U$ ?

A
Grandson
B
Granddaughter
Cannot be determinedAnswer
D
Nephew

Answer

Cannot be determined

The correct answer is 'Cannot be determined' because

U

is established as the grandfather of

T

, but the stem provides no gender information for

T

. Therefore,

T

could be either a grandson or a granddaughter of

U

Step-by-Step Solution

Determine the parents of

T

Q

is the mother of

T

and

S

is the father of

T

This establishes that

Q

and

S

form one of the married couples.

Link

P, R,

and

T

into the family generation

P

is the sister of

R

, and

P, R, T

are siblings.

U

is the grandfather of

R

Since

U

is the grandfather of

R

U

is also the grandfather of

R

's siblings, including

T

Evaluate the gender of

T

The text defines

Q

as female,

S

as male,

U

as male, and

P

as female (sister), but provides no gender indicator for

T

In blood relation problems, gender cannot be assumed. Thus,

T

could be either a grandson or a granddaughter.

Key Concept

Gender Ambiguity in Blood Relations

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