Direction sense — temple vs. railway station bearing From home, Mohan sees the rising Sun behind the temple and the setting Sun behind the railway station. What is the direction of the temple from the railway station?

Introduction / Context:The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West. An object's shadow appears opposite the Sun.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Rising Sun (East) is behind the temple as seen from home ⇒ temple lies to the East of home.
• Setting Sun (West) is behind the station as seen from home ⇒ station lies to the West of home.

Concept / Approach:Place all three points on an East–West line with home in between: Station — Home — Temple.

Step-by-Step Solution:Temple is East of home.Station is West of home.Direction of temple from station = from West to East ⇒ East.

Verification / Alternative check:A quick number line model (−x = West, +x = East) yields the same result.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:North/South are orthogonal and not implied; West is the opposite of the computed bearing.

Final Answer:East