SSC CGL Reasoning – Direction Sense & Space Orientation – Tier II Level · Marathon
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315° + 270° = 585° = 225° (South-West); − 45° = 180° = South.
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SSC CGL Reasoning – Direction Sense & Space Orientation – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 questions, subject: General Intelligence & Reasoning. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1. Coded directionsIf A # B @ C, where is A with respect to C?
Directions (Q 36–38): P # Q means P is 3 m north of Q; P @ Q means P is 4 m east of Q; P $ Q means P is 3 m south of Q; P % Q means P is 4 m west of Q.
Correct Answer: B [5 m North-East]
Explanation:
A is 3 m north of B and B is 4 m east of C → A is 4 m east and 3 m north of C: 5 m North-East.
2.
(Use the directions above – Q 36–38)
Coded directionsIf D % E $ F # G, where is D with respect to G?
Coded directionsIf D % E $ F # G, where is D with respect to G?
Correct Answer: D [4 m West]
Explanation:
F is 3 m north of G and E is 3 m south of F, so E is at G; D is 4 m west of E → 4 m west of G.
3.
(Use the directions above – Q 36–38)
Coded directionsWhich expression shows that X is 5 m South-West of Z?
Coded directionsWhich expression shows that X is 5 m South-West of Z?
Correct Answer: B [X $ Y % Z]
Explanation:
X $ Y % Z: X is 3 m south of Y, and Y is 4 m west of Z → 4 m west and 3 m south of Z = 5 m South-West.
4.
Sun & shadowAt sunset, Tara stood with her shadow falling to her left. She then turned 135° anticlockwise. Which direction is she facing now?
Correct Answer: A [North-East]
Explanation:
Sunset → shadow to the east.
5.
Distance & directionStarting from his house, Vinod walks 1 km north, then turns right after every stretch, walking 2 km, 3 km, 4 km, 5 km and 6 km in turn. How far and in which direction is he from his house at the end?
Correct Answer: C [5 km North-East]
Explanation:
Positions: (0, 1), (2, 1), (2, −2), (−2, −2), (−2, 3), (4, 3) → 4 km east and 3 km north: 5 km North-East.
6.
Space orientationA town map is printed so that North points to the right-hand edge of the page. On the map, the library is directly above the post office. In which real direction is the library from the post office?
Correct Answer: C [West]
Explanation:
With North at the right, turning clockwise on the page gives East at the bottom, South at the left and West at the top: 'above' is West.
7. Relative positionHow far is V from U, and in which direction?
Directions (Q 42–43): T is 12 km south of U. V is 5 km west of T. W is 12 km north of V. X is 5 km east of U.
Correct Answer: A [13 km South-West]
Explanation:
V is 5 km west and 12 km south of U: √(25 + 144) = 13 km, South-West.
8.
(Use the directions above – Q 42–43)
Relative positionWhere is W with respect to X?
Relative positionWhere is W with respect to X?
Correct Answer: D [10 km West]
Explanation:
W is 5 km west of U (it is 12 km north of V) and X is 5 km east of U → W is 10 km west of X.
9.
Distance & directionLeela walks 4√2 km towards the North-East and then 4 km towards the south. Where is she with respect to her starting point?
Correct Answer: B [4 km East]
Explanation:
4√2 km along NE = 4 km east + 4 km north; walking 4 km south cancels the north part → 4 km east.
10.
TurnsIshaan faces North-West. He turns 90° clockwise three times and then 45° anticlockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
Correct Answer: A [South]
Explanation:
315° + 270° = 585° = 225° (South-West); − 45° = 180° = South.
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