SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q83

If, 'B % D' means 'B is the brother of D',

'B & D' means 'B is the mother of D',

'B x D' means 'B is the husband of D',

'B # D' means 'B is the sister of D',

'B $ D' means 'B is the son of D',

'B @ D' means 'B is the father of D',

then which of the given options is correct regarding the following expression?

S & Z$F%B%E@G

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Z is the son of E's brother.

According to the given information,

Symbol %  & x # $ @
Meaning brother mother husband sister son father


Given expression: S & Z$F%B%E@G

S is the mother of Z, Z is the son of F, F is the brother of B, B is the brother of E, E is the father of G.

Checking the options:

Option (1) E is the sister of F → Incorrect

Option (2) Z is the son of E's brother → Correct

Option (3) S is the mother of G → Incorrect

Option (4) B is the maternal uncle of Z. → Incorrect

Hence, Z is the son of E's brother is the correct answer.