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IBPS RRB Clerk exam is all about speed and picking the right questions, right? Blood Relations is one of those areas you can nail and get full marks. Usually, there are 3-4 Blood Relations questions asked in the Reasoning section of the Prelims each year. They are simple, just testing if you understand how family members are related, like “A is B’s brother, and B is C’s daughter.” With regular practice and a step-by-step approach, these questions become fun, fast, and scoring. Read on to learn how to master them easily!

Blood Relation Question Weightage in RRB Clerk Exam

Blood Relation questions usually carry a weightage of around 3-4 marks in the Prelims RRB Clerk. These questions are frequently asked in the RRB Clerk and are seen almost every year. That’s why Students need to understand this topic well. You may be asked to find out how one person is related to another based on a few lines or clues. These questions consist of family trees and simple logic. So with daily practice, you can solve them quickly and score full marks in very less time.

Types of Blood Relation Questions Asked in RRB Clerk Prelims Exam

Blood Relation questions in the Reasoning section check how well you understand family connections. You have to find out how one person is related to another using the information given. These questions can be easy if you know how to break them into small parts and draw a family tree. Here are the main types of blood relation questions you will see in the exam:

1. Direct Statement-Based Questions

These are simple and clear. You are told who is related to whom, and you have to find another relation from it.

Example:
“John is the son of Mary. Mary is the sister of David.”

2. Family Tree-Based Questions

These are bigger questions involving many people. You are given some family details, and you need to complete the family tree and find the answer.

These questions may include parents, children, siblings, and in-laws. If you draw the tree properly, the answer becomes easy.

Example:

Directions: Read the information given below and answer the questions:

  1. A is the father of B.
  2. B is the sister of C.
  3. C is married to D.
  4. D is the son of E.

Most Important Blood Relations Questions for RRB Clerk 2025

Here we are providing the most important IBPS RRB Clerk Blood Relations questions. Candidates can click the PDF link and attempt all the questions with detailed solutions.

Directions: Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Eight persons (M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, and T) belong to a family. No single person in the family is a parent.

N is married to father of T. T’s father is the only son of Q. Q is the only brother of M. M has one son. R is the mother of O. R is not married to Q. T and S are female members.

Question 1: How is P related to O?

A) Brother-in-law

B) Sister

C) Sister-in-law

D) Cousin

E) None of the above

Question 2: _____ is the sister-in-law of R.

A) M

B) O

C) N

D) T

E) None of the above

Directions: Answer the questions based on the information given below.

There are seven members, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P, in the family of three generations. No single person in the family is a parent.

Mother of P is the daughter-in-law of M. M is the father of two children. J is the sister-in-law of K, who is the uncle of P. O is the father-in-law of L.

Question 3: Who is the father of L?

A) O

B) J

C) K

D) L

E) None of the above

Question 4: How is N related to K?

A) Son

B) Father

C) Mother

D) Sister-in-law

E) Cannot be determined

Directions: Answer the questions based on the information given below.

There are seven members (P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V) in a family, which consists of three generations. No single person in the family is a parent. T is the father-in-law of R, who is the mother-in-law of U. V is the granddaughter of Q. S is the brother of P, who is a married person.

Question 5: How is S related to V?

A) Niece

B) Nephew

C) Uncle

D) Aunt

E) None of the above

Tips to Solve Blood Relation Questions

Blood Relation questions may look confusing at first, but with the right method, they can be solved quickly and easily. These questions are based on family connections, so using a smart approach can help you get full marks. Here are some useful tips to solve them correctly in the exam:

  1. Draw Family Trees: Always draw the relations step-by-step. Use symbols like (+) for male and (–) for female.
  2. Follow One Line at a Time: Read the statement slowly and decode it line by line.
  3. Identify the Generation: Is the person from the same generation (brother/sister) or above/below (father/son)?
  4. Watch for Keywords: Words like “mother’s brother” or “husband of sister” are important clues.
  5. Practice Coded Blood Relations Too: Sometimes, symbols are used (e.g., A + B means A is the father of B).

Disclaimer: The blood relation questions and solutions shared here are for practice and guidance only. They are illustrative, not official IBPS RRB Clerk exam content. Actual exam questions may vary in wording, format, or difficulty. Candidates should always consult official IBPS notices for authentic and updated information.

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FAQs

Q1. Are blood relation questions asked in RRB Clerk exams?

 Yes, 1–2 questions are usually asked.

Q2. How can I solve these questions fast?

 Draw a family diagram and break down the statement

Q3. What type of questions are asked?

Both normal (sentence-based) and coded blood relations

Q4. Can I master this topic quickly?

Yes! With regular practice, you can solve them easily.

Q5. How many questions were asked about this topic last year?

2-3 questions were asked last year about blood relations.

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