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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 172 of 200

Q172
ReasoningBlood Relations
In a family, there are six members A, B, C, D, E, F. A and B are married couple. D is the only son of C. A is the father of E, who is granddaughter of F, whose husband has died and C is brother of A. How many male members are there in the family?
  1. a.2
  2. b.4
  3. c.3
  4. d.5

Answer: (C) 3

F's husband has died — F is a widow (female). E is granddaughter of F → F is a grandmother (female). A is father of E (male). C is brother of A (male). D is only son of C (male). B is wife of A (female). Male members: A, C, D = 3 males.

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