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There are ten members P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y and Z in a family. There are three generations in the family and three married couples. There are equal numbers of males and females. There are two brothers and two sisters. R is the daughter-in-law of V. P is the mother of P. P has only one son. Both S and X have only two children. R is the mother of Q. Y is the son-in-law of V. Q is the sister of W. W is the granddaughter of S. P and Y are married couples. If Y is the only child of his parents, then how is Z related to P?
- Paternal Grandfather
- Maternal Grandfather
- Paternal Uncle
- Maternal Uncle
Correct answer: Paternal Uncle
Solution
This is a family-tree puzzle with multiple generations and marriages. After arranging the relations consistently, Z is found to be the brother of P’s father, i.e., P’s paternal uncle. Hence, the correct answer is Paternal Uncle.
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