Sun–shadow reasoning (morning): Find Suresh's facing direction. Scenario: One morning after sunrise, Suresh faced a pole. Observation: The pole's shadow fell exactly to Suresh's right. Question: Toward which direction was Suresh facing? Choose the correct option.
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEast
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BSouth
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CWest
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DData is inadequate
Answer
Correct Answer: South
Explanation
Key ideaIn the morning, the Sun is in the East, so shadows are cast toward the West.
ReasoningIf Suresh sees the pole's shadow on his right, then West must be on his right-hand side.Facing South ⇒ right side is West (fits the observation).
Checks
- Facing East ⇒ right is South (≠ West).
- Facing West ⇒ right is North (≠ West).
- Facing North ⇒ right is East (≠ West).
Final AnswerSouth