Blood Relation

Types of Blood Relations Question Asked 

1. Pointing or Introducing:

• Description: Involves deducing relationships from a conversation or pointing.
• Example: “Pointing to a lady, Rahul said, ‘She is the wife of my mother’s father’s only grandchild.'”
• Solution: The grandchild is Rahul, so the lady is his wife. Answer: Wife.

2. Family Tree:

• Description: Questions about relationships between different family members, often involving multiple generations.
• Example: “Rahul is the son of Mohan. Hari is the father of Manu. Rahul and Manu are siblings. Kanav is the brother of Dina. What is the relationship between Kanav and Akash?”
• Solution: Kanav is the father of Akash, but Akash’s gender is unknown. Answer: Cannot be determined.

3. Coded Relation:

• Description: Relationships are represented by symbols or codes (e.g., +, $, *, &).
• Strategy: Decode the symbols to determine the relationships.

Strategies for Solving Blood Relation Problems

1. Understand Basic Relations:

• Familiarize yourself with basic family terms like father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, etc.
• Know the difference between paternal and maternal relations.

2. Use Visual Representations:

• Draw family trees or diagrams to map out relationships.
• Use symbols (e.g., squares for males, circles for females) to keep track of connections.

3. Break Down Complex Statements:

• Divide complex relationship statements into smaller parts.
• Solve each part step-by-step to avoid confusion.

4. Identify Gender and Generation:

• Determine the gender of each person involved.
• Understand which generation each person belongs to (e.g., same generation, one generation up/down).

5. Practice with Various Scenarios:

• Solve a variety of blood relation problems.
• Use practice exercises from textbooks, online resources, or aptitude tests to enhance your skills.