NIMCET 2025 Reasoning PYQ — If John's mother's father's granddaughter is Maria, what is Maria… | Mathem Solvex | Mathem Solvex
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NIMCET 2025 — Reasoning PYQ
NIMCET | Reasoning | 2025
If John's mother's father's granddaughter is Maria, what is Maria's relation to John?
Choose the correct answer:
A.
Sister
B.
Niece
C.
Aunt
D.
Cousin
(Correct Answer)
Correct Answer:
Cousin
Explanation
Identify the focal point: Start with "John's mother's father."
John's mother's father is John's Maternal Grandfather.
Let GF be the Grandfather.
Analyze the "Granddaughter" link:
The granddaughter of GF can be the daughter of any of his children.
Case 1: Maria is the daughter of John's mother. In this case, Maria is John's Sister.
Case 2: Maria is the daughter of John's mother's sibling (John's Aunt or Uncle). In this case, Maria is John's Cousin.
Logical Deduction:
Since the statement doesn't specify that John's mother is an only child, or that Maria is her daughter specifically, Maria could be either his sister or his cousin.
Relation=Sister or Cousin
Correct Option: (D)
Explanation
Identify the focal point: Start with "John's mother's father."
John's mother's father is John's Maternal Grandfather.
Let GF be the Grandfather.
Analyze the "Granddaughter" link:
The granddaughter of GF can be the daughter of any of his children.
Case 1: Maria is the daughter of John's mother. In this case, Maria is John's Sister.
Case 2: Maria is the daughter of John's mother's sibling (John's Aunt or Uncle). In this case, Maria is John's Cousin.
Logical Deduction:
Since the statement doesn't specify that John's mother is an only child, or that Maria is her daughter specifically, Maria could be either his sister or his cousin.
