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Question:
DIRECTIONS: Following question contains  three statements numbered l, II and III given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read the statements and give answer.
‘How many sisters does Neha have? (Neha is a girl) 


I. Krishna, Neha’s mother, has three children.


II.Vinod is the father – in – law of Krishna and he has only one son and one grandson.


III.Puja, Neha’s sister, has two siblings.

Options:
A) Only I and II
B) Only II and III
C) Only II and either III or I
D) All I, II and III
E) Data inadequate.
Solution:
Ans-(d); 

From I,

Neha has two siblings.

From II, 

Krishna has one son.

From III, 

Puja is Neha's sister and gender of the other sibling is unknown.

From I and II,

Neha has one brother, as her mother Krishna has one son, but gender of the other sibling is still unknown. So, I and II even together are not sufficient.

From I and III, 

Krishna's relation with Neha and Puja is unknown. So, I and III even together are not sufficient.

From II and III, 

Neha and Puja are Krishna's daughters but gender of the other sibling is unknown. so, II and III even together are not sufficient to answer.

From I, II and III,

Neha has one sister and one brother who is the only son their mother, Krishna.

Therefore, all I, II and III are necessary to answer.

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