Deepak said to Nitin, “That boy playing with the football is the younger of the two brothers of the daughter of my father’s wife.” How is the boy playing football related to Deepak?

The correct answer is C. Cousin.

Here is a step-by-step explanation:

1. Deepak’s father’s wife is Deepak’s stepmother.
2. The daughter of Deepak’s stepmother is Deepak’s stepsister.
3. The younger of the two brothers of Deepak’s stepsister is Deepak’s stepsister’s brother.
4. Deepak’s stepsister’s brother is Deepak’s cousin.

Therefore, the boy playing football is Deepak’s cousin.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• Son: This is incorrect because Deepak and the boy playing football have different fathers.
• Brother: This is incorrect because Deepak and the boy playing football have different mothers.
• Brother-in-law: This is incorrect because Deepak and the boy playing football are not married to each other’s siblings.
• Cousin: This is the correct answer because Deepak and the boy playing football are related through their mothers.