X's mother is the sister of Y's father. How is Y related to X?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Analytical Reasoning question asks: X's mother is the sister of Y's father. How is Y related to X? The correct choice is D. Cousin. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Nephew
Why not A: “Nephew” does not fit this question. The answer is Cousin.
- B. Uncle
Why not B: “Uncle” does not fit this question. The answer is Cousin.
- C. Brother
Why not C: “Brother” does not fit this question. The answer is Cousin.
- D. Cousin ✓
Correct answer
D. Cousin
Explanation
Cousin (option D) is the accepted answer to “X's mother is the sister of Y's father. How is Y related to X”. Option A (Nephew) does not fit this question. Option B (Uncle) does not fit this question. Option C (Brother) does not fit this question. For this Analytical Reasoning question, the accepted answer is Cousin.
Source: Analytical Reasoning Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, aptitude, NTS
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