2000 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2000 · General Studies

Question 135: Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

Examine the following relationships among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. I. The number of males equals that of females. II. A and E are sons of F. III. D is the mother of two, one boy and one girl. IV. B is the son of A. V. There is only one married couple in the family at present. Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above?

aA, B and C are all females
bA is the husband of D
cE and F are children of D
dD is the grand-daughter of F

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2000, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.