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Pointing statement puzzle: Determine how Varman is related to Madhav. Madhav says: “I am the only son of one of the sons of his (Varman’s) father.” How is Varman related to Madhav? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Medium

Nephew
Uncle
Father or Uncle
Father

Correct Answer: Father or Uncle

Explanation:

Reasoning
“One of the sons of Varman’s father” could be Varman himself or Varman’s brother. Hence Madhav could be Varman’s son (if that son is Varman) or Varman’s nephew (if that son is Varman’s brother).

Conclusion
Varman is either Father or Uncle of Madhav.

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