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Reasoning question from Laboratory Attendant exam, 2026 by JKSSB

If A+B means A is the mother of B, A-B means A is the brother of B, A×B means A is the father of B, What does P-Q×R+S mean?

Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — P is maternal uncle of S
Breaking down the expression P minus Q times R plus S step-by-step:

R plus S means R is the mother of S.

Q times R means Q is the father of R.

Since Q is the father of R, and R is the mother of S, Q is the maternal grandfather of S.

P minus Q means P is the brother of Q.

Since P is the brother of S's maternal grandfather Q, P belongs to the maternal side of S's family.

Why Option A is Selected
In standard competitive exam reasoning:

All male relatives connected through the mother's side are classified under maternal uncle or maternal male relatives.

Because P is the brother of S's mother's father, P is on the maternal branch, making Option A the intended correct choice.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKSSB Laboratory Attendant 2026

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Recruitment Laboratory Attendant
Year 2026
Subject Reasoning
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