Blood Relation Questions for SSC CGL 2025 Exam

Blood Relation is an important topic whose questions can be asked in the SSC CGL exam. The SSC CGL exam is coming soon. To improve your preparation for the SSC CGL exam, we have provided Blood Relation Questions for SSC CGL 2025 exam in this blog. Candidates who will pass the SSC CGL tier 1 exam will be eligible to appear in the tier 2 or mains exam. To help candidates in their preparation process, we provide the topic-wise basic concepts and sample questions related to that topic. In this blog, we have provided the Blood Relation Sample Questions for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam. As per the previous year’s exam analysis, it can be expected that the SSC can present at least 2-3 questions from the easy to moderate level. We have attached a PDF that contains solutions and more questions.

Blood Relation for SSC CGL: Topic-wise and Complete Preparation

Solving the topic test is very important if you want to get in-depth knowledge of the individual topic. Below, we have provided the topic tests for each section, including quizzes for current affairs, previous year question papers, and full-length mock tests.

Concept of Blood Relation

Concept: In the SSC CGL exam, questions related to blood relations are common, and SSC presents questions from this section to test and understand the ability of candidates related to familial relationships. These questions typically present a scenario and ask you to identify the relationship between two people based on the information provided. Here’s how you can approach these types of questions.

Key Terms in Blood Relation:

1. Father – A male parent.
2. Mother – A female parent.
3. Son – A male child of a parent.
4. Daughter – A female child of a parent.
5. Brother – A male sibling.
6. Sister – A female sibling.
7. Grandfather – Father of one’s parent.
8. Grandmother – Mother of one’s parent.
9. Grandson – Son of one’s child.
10. Granddaughter – Daughter of one’s child.
11. Uncle – Brother of one’s parent.
12. Aunt – Sister of one’s parent.
13. Nephew – Son of one’s brother or sister.
14. Niece – Daughter of one’s brother or sister.
15. Husband – Male spouse.
16. Wife – Female spouse.
17. Cousin – A child of one’s uncle or aunt.

Important Relationships:

• Paternal (father’s side) and Maternal (mother’s side): Sometimes the relationship is mentioned from either the father’s or mother’s side (e.g., paternal uncle vs. maternal uncle).
• Marriage: Husband and wife are often part of the relationship chain, as are the siblings-in-law (brother-in-law, sister-in-law).
• Generation Gap: Blood relations usually involve understanding different generations (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren).

Use Code Words for Relationships

Create your own shorthand code for common relations:

Blood Relation Questions for SSC CGL: Download PDF

Below, we have provided the blood relation questions for SSC CGL exam. Candidates are advised to read the basic concept of the Blood Relation (provided in the blog) and then practice the questions provided below. A PDF is attached with solutions and more questions. So, solve the questions first with your own and then access the PDF.

Question 1: If ‘A + B’ means ‘A is wife of B’,

‘A – B’ means ‘B is brother of A’,

‘A × B’ means ‘B is sister of A’,

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is father of B’.

In the given expression “L + E × N + Y ÷ Z – X ÷ K – R”, how is Y related to R?

A) Maternal Grandfather

B) Paternal Grandfather

C) Paternal Uncle

D) Cannot be determined

Question 2: If ‘A % B’ means ‘A is wife of B’,

‘A # B’ means ‘A is brother of B’,

‘A @ B’ means ‘B is son of A’,

‘A & B’ means ‘A is daughter of B’,

‘A $ B’ means ‘B is father of A’.

In the given expression ‘M % O, O # R, R % L, O @ Q, K % Q, S & K, P $ Q, P # N’, how is M related to N?

A) Grandfather

B) Grandmother

C) Granddaughter

D) Cannot be determined

Question 3: ‘A # B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the child of B’.

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

‘A % B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

If E & L # N @ S # K, S @ P # M, P % R # G, then which among the following options are definitely true?

A) E is the brother-in-law of G

B) K is the sister-in-law of R

C) P is the grandmother of L

D) M is the mother of G         

Question 4: If A @ B means that A is the brother of B, A # B means that A is the son of B, A $ B means that A is married to B, then which of the following expression shows that U can be the wife of W?

A) U @ V $ W

B) V # W @ U

C) U @ W # V

D) V # U $ W

Question 5: If ‘A # B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.

‘A % B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.

‘A $ B’ means ‘A is mother of B’

If D % K # R & J $ L & M, then how is L related to K?

A) Nephew                   

B) Father

C) Uncle

D) Father-in-law

Tips to Prepare Blood Relation Questions for SSC CGL

Here, we have provided some tips that will help you to prepare and attempt blood relation questions easily for SSC CGL exam.

• Familiarize Yourself with the Basic Terms: Before solving the questions, first understand the basic terms and know relations (basic concept is provided above). Knowing the basic terms will help you to attempt questions quickly.
• Use Family Tree Diagrams: Draw simple family trees or hierarchies while solving questions. Doing this will help you to understand questions easily and will help you to visualize the relation and avoid confusion.
• Revise Relationships Daily: Make sure that you are aware of relationships and you know them on your fingertips. Make a mini chart of family relationships and revise it daily. For example: Father’s brother = Uncle, Mother’s sister = Aunt, etc.
• Attempt our free Topic-wise Tests: Blood relation is one of the most important and scoring topics of the reasoning section of SSC CGL exam. Attempting our free topic-wise tests can boost your solving speed and accuracy. Links are provided in this blog.

Blood Relation Questions for SSC CGL: FAQs

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