Anil introduces Prashant, "He is the husband of the grand daughter of the father of my father". How is Prashant related to Anil?

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To determine how Prashant is related to Anil, let's break down the relationship described in the statement: "He is the husband of the granddaughter of the father of my father."

1. **Father of my father**: This refers to Anil's grandfather.

2. **Granddaughter of Anil's grandfather**: This would be Anil's father's daughter, which makes her Anil's sister.

3. **Husband of Anil's sister**: The husband of Anil's sister is Anil's brother-in-law.

Therefore, Prashant is Anil's brother-in-law. This supports the given correct answer, Option 2.

Now, let's explain why the other options are incorrect:

1. **Option 1 - Brother**: If Prashant were Anil's brother, he would be the son of Anil's parents, not the husband of Anil's sister. The statement clearly indicates that Prashant is related through marriage, not by blood as a sibling.

2. **Option 3 - Nephew**: A nephew would be the son of Anil's sibling. The statement specifies that Prashant is the husband of Anil's sister, not the son of any of Anil's siblings.

3. **Option 4 - Son**: If Prashant were Anil's son, the statement would have described him as such. Instead, it describes a relationship through Anil's sister, indicating that Prashant is not Anil's son.

In conclusion, the logical breakdown of the relationships confirms that Prashant is Anil's brother-in-law, making Option 2 the correct answer.