SSC MTS Blood Relations

You get information about how people are related to each other. Your job is to find the relationship between two specific persons mentioned in the question

Always draw a family tree or use symbols while solving 2. Use (+) for male, (O) for female, (=) for marriage, (-) for siblings 3. One generation up = parent level, one generation down = children level 4. Same generation = siblings/cousins level Major Relationship Categories: • Direct Relations: Father, Mother, Son, Daughter, Husband, Wife • Extended Relations: Uncle, Aunt, Nephew, Niece, Cousin, In-laws • Generational Relations: Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandson, Granddaughter

'Only daughter of my mother' = Rita herself 2. So the man's mother = Rita 3. If Rita is the man's mother, then Rita is his MOTHER Answer: Mother Worked Example 2: Q: A is B's sister. C is B's mother.

D is C's father. E is D's mother. How is A related to D? Step-by-step Solution: 1. A is B's sister (same generation) 2.

C is B's mother (C is parent of both A and B) 3. D is C's father (D is A's grandfather) 4. Therefore, A is D's granddaughter Answer: Granddaughter Mega Shortcut - The 'Only' Trick: When you see 'only son' or 'only daughter', that person becomes the direct link: • 'Only son of my father' = Myself (if male) or My brother • 'Only daughter of my mother' = Myself (if female) or My sister Another Power Trick - Reverse Method: Start from the answer choices and work backwards. This saves 30-40% time in complex problems. Common Trap #1: Gender Confusion This is the biggest mistake students make.

Words like 'child', 'parent', 'sibling' don't specify gender. Always check if the question asks for a specific gender relationship. For example, if the answer is 'sibling' but options are 'brother/sister', you need additional information to determine gender

• 'Pointing to a photo' questions = Direct relationship type • 'Only son/daughter' statements = Self-reference or direct sibling • Multiple step relationships = Draw the tree, don't solve mentally Time Management: Spend maximum 90 seconds per blood relation question. If it takes longer, mark for review and move ahead.