Faulty direction pole (rotated 90° clockwise): A road-crossing pole rotated so the pointer that originally showed East now points South. Sita followed the pointer she believed was West. What actual direction was she travelling?
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AEast
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BSouth
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CNorth
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DWest
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: North
Explanation
Introduction / Context:A rotated signpost changes the real-world directions of the labeled pointers. We must map label → actual direction after rotation.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Pointer that used to indicate East now points South ⇒ the whole pole rotated 90° clockwise.
- Rotation effect: N→E, E→S, S→W, W→N (actual).
Concept / Approach:Apply a 90° clockwise rotation to the compass labels to get actual directions.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Original label West after rotation points to actual North.Sita followed “West” (by label), so she actually travelled North.Verification / Alternative check:Check one mapping: label East → actual South (given) confirms 90° clockwise.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:East/South/West correspond to other labels under the same rotation, not the West label.
Common Pitfalls:Rotating the traveller instead of the signpost, or using counter-clockwise rotation.
Final Answer:North