Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: None of these
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This question tests your understanding of in-law relations and generational levels. The statement by Neena links Anita father, Raman, to Mahipal and then asks about the relation of Anita sister Bindu to Mahipal. You must identify that relation precisely and then match it with the options.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
If Mahipal is Neena father-in-law, then Neena is married to Mahipal son. The statement says that Anita father Raman is the only son of Mahipal. Therefore, Raman must be the same person as Neena husband. That means Anita and Bindu are both daughters of Raman and therefore granddaughters of Mahipal.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: "My father-in-law Mahipal" means that Mahipal is the father of Neena husband.Step 2: Neena says, "Anita father Raman is the only son of my father-in-law Mahipal." So Raman is the only son of Mahipal.Step 3: Since Mahipal has only one son and Neena father-in-law is Mahipal, Neena husband must be that only son Raman.Step 4: Anita is the daughter of Raman, so Anita is the granddaughter of Mahipal.Step 5: Bindu is the sister of Anita, so Bindu is also a daughter of Raman and therefore also a granddaughter of Mahipal.Step 6: The relationship between Bindu and Mahipal is granddaughter and grandfather.Step 7: None of the given options lists granddaughter as a choice, so the correct option among those provided is "None of these".
Verification / Alternative check:
Assign simple names. Let Mahipal be the head of the family, his only son is Raman. Raman marries Neena. They have a daughter Anita and another daughter Bindu. For Neena, Mahipal is father-in-law. Anita and Bindu are granddaughters of Mahipal. When you check the options, you find daughter, wife and daughter-in-law, all of which are different direct relations, but none of them match granddaughter. Thus "None of these" is the only accurate option.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Bindu is not Mahipal daughter, because the statement clearly says that Raman is the son of Mahipal, and Bindu is one generation below Raman. Bindu is not Mahipal wife, as the gender and generation do not match. She is not daughter-in-law, because that relation would require her to be married to Mahipal son or grandson, whereas she is shown as the daughter of that son.
Common Pitfalls:
Many students quickly choose "daughter" or "daughter-in-law" by seeing the words father and only son and not carefully counting generations. Always check where each person lies in the family hierarchy: grandparents, parents, children. If an exam option set does not offer the exact relation you have identified, then "None of these" is likely intended.
Final Answer:
Bindu is the granddaughter of Mahipal, so the correct choice is None of these.
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