Blood relation reasoning tools – UGC NET Question

Statement B is correct because “paternal aunt” is indeed the sister of one’s father. Statement C is true as diagrams reduce confusion by showing generational levels and links. Statement D is correct since in-laws may refer to spouse’s siblings or siblings’ spouses depending on context. Statement E is also true because exam questions sometimes give clues from which gender has to be deduced. Statement A is false because “maternal uncle” is the brother of one’s mother, not the father. Hence the combination B, C, D and E only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because, although B, C and D are true, it leaves out E, which correctly states that gender is sometimes inferred from context. Since it does not include all correct statements, it is not the right answer.

Option B:
Option B is wrong because it includes A along with B, C and D, and A incorrectly defines “maternal uncle” as the father’s brother, which contradicts standard usage. The presence of this false statement invalidates the combination.

Option C:
Option C is correct as it gathers all the true statements while excluding the incorrect definition in A. It therefore fully reflects how blood relation terms are used and tested in NET reasoning questions.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits C, the helpful recommendation about drawing family trees, and it also keeps only B, D and E, which is not the complete set of correct statements for this question.