Pointing to a gentleman, Deepak said, “His only brother is the father of my daughter’s father.” How is the gentleman related to Deepak?

Grandfather
Father
Brother-in-law
Uncle E. None of these

The correct answer is: D. Uncle

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • A. Grandfather

Deepak’s daughter’s father is Deepak’s son. Therefore, the gentleman is not Deepak’s grandfather.

  • B. Father

Deepak’s daughter’s father is Deepak’s son. Therefore, the gentleman is not Deepak’s father.

  • C. Brother-in-law

Deepak’s daughter’s father is Deepak’s son. Therefore, the gentleman is not Deepak’s brother-in-law.

  • D. Uncle

The gentleman is the only brother of Deepak’s daughter’s father. Therefore, the gentleman is Deepak’s uncle.

  • E. None of these

The gentleman is Deepak’s uncle. Therefore, the answer is not “None of these”.