Evening scenario: Raja begins walking toward the Sun (West), then turns right, then right again, then right once more. In which direction is he facing now?
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ASouth
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BEast
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CWest
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DNorth
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: South
Explanation
Introduction / Context:In the evening the Sun is in the West. Three successive right turns rotate the facing by 270° clockwise from the initial heading.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Initial facing: West (toward the Sun in the evening).
- Sequence: right → right → right.
Concept / Approach:Apply right turns stepwise: West → North → East → South.
Step-by-Step Solution:Start West.Right to North.Right to East.Right to South.
Verification / Alternative check:Three rights equal one left (90°) from the initial heading; left from West is South.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:East/North/West correspond to intermediate steps or the start, not the final orientation.
Common Pitfalls:Assuming morning instead of evening for the initial direction.
Final Answer:South