One morning after sunrise, Gangadhar faces a pole. The pole’s shadow falls exactly to his right. In which direction is he facing?

Introduction / Context:
Shadows fall opposite the Sun’s direction. In the morning, the Sun is in the East, so shadows fall toward the West. The condition “shadow to the right” constrains the observer’s facing.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Time: morning after sunrise ⇒ Sun ≈ East.
• Shadow direction: opposite the Sun ⇒ ≈ West.
• Observer reports the shadow is exactly to his right.

Concept / Approach:
If West is on the observer’s right-hand side, then the observer must be facing South (since with South ahead, right is West, left is East, back is North).

Step-by-Step Solution:
Morning ⇒ Sun East ⇒ shadows West.Shadow is at the observer’s right.When facing South, the right side points West.Therefore, Gangadhar is facing South.

Verification / Alternative check:
Check other facings: facing East → right is South (not West); facing North → right is East; facing West → right is North. Only facing South makes right = West.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
East/West/North cannot have West exactly to the right based on the standard compass.

Common Pitfalls:
Mixing “shadow to right” with “Sun to right.” Shadow is opposite the Sun.

Final Answer:
South