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Passage Set

Passage Set problems present a descriptive passage about a family, followed by multiple questions based on that passage. These comprehensive problems test your ability to extract information, build a family tree, and answer various relationship questions from a single scenario.

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Introduction & Overview Why This Matters How to Solve Pro Tips & Tricks
Shortcut Methods Common Mistakes Practice Worksheets Exam Importance

Introduction to Passage Set

Passage Set problems present a descriptive passage about a family, followed by multiple questions based on that passage. These comprehensive problems test your ability to extract information, build a family tree, and answer various relationship questions from a single scenario.

Prerequisites

All blood relation concepts Data extraction from text Systematic family tree construction Multi-step reasoning
Why This Matters: Passage Set problems appear in 1-2 sets (with 3-5 questions each) in Banking PO mains and SSC CGL exams. They test comprehensive data extraction and family tree construction skills.

How to Solve Passage Set Problems

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Step 1: Read the entire passage carefully, underlining key relationships.

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Step 2: Create a list of all persons mentioned in the passage.

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Step 3: Start building a family tree with the first clear relationship.

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Step 4: Add each new relationship to the tree as you read.

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Step 5: Resolve ambiguities by cross-referencing multiple statements.

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Step 6: Once the tree is complete, answer each sub-question.

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Step 7: Verify answers by checking back with the passage.

Pro Strategy: Build the family tree systematically as you read. Use symbols to represent each person. Answer questions by referring to the completed tree, not by re-reading the passage each time.

Example Problem

Example Passage: 'A and B are married. They have two children: C and D. C is married to E. C and E have a son F. D is unmarried.' Q1: How is F related to A? Solution: Step 1: Build tree: A = B (married). Step 2: A and B have children C and D. Step 3: C married to E, they have son F. Step 4: F is child of C, C is child of A → F is grandchild of A. Step 5: F is male → grandson. Answer: F is grandson of A.

Pro Tips & Tricks

  • Draw the family tree on paper as you read the passage.
  • Use abbreviations for names to save time.
  • Number the generations (I, II, III) for clarity.
  • Highlight or note down each relationship as you encounter it.
  • If a relationship is ambiguous, mark it with a question mark and resolve later.
  • Answer easier questions first to build confidence.

Shortcut Methods to Solve Faster

Build tree in layers: oldest generation first.
Use consistent symbols: □ for male, ○ for female, = for marriage, | for parent-child.
For multiple questions, keep the tree visible for reference.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not reading the entire passage before starting to answer.
Missing a relationship statement buried in the passage.
Building the tree incorrectly due to misinterpretation.
Forgetting to consider that a person can appear in multiple relationships.

Exam Importance

Passage Set is an important topic for various competitive exams. Here's how frequently it appears:

SSC CGL
1-2 sets
BANKING PO
2-3 sets
RAILWAYS RRB
1-2 sets
CAT
1-2 sets
INSURANCE
2-3 sets

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20 practice questions
Detailed solutions
Step-by-step explanations
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