Sun–shadow logic (morning): Determine Vimal's facing direction from observed shadow position. Scenario: One morning after sunrise, Vimal meets Stephen head-on. Vimal observes Stephen's shadow to Vimal's right side. Find the direction Vimal is facing.
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AEast
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BWest
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CSouth
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DData inadequate
Answer
Correct Answer: South
Explanation
Given data
- Morning ⇒ Sun in the east ⇒ shadows fall toward the west.
- Stephen's shadow is seen on Vimal's right.
Concept/ApproachIf the shadow direction is west, for Vimal to see the shadow on his right, the west must correspond to his right-hand side.
Step-by-step reasoningFacing North ⇒ right is East (≠ West) ✗Facing East ⇒ right is South (≠ West) ✗Facing West ⇒ right is North (≠ West) ✗Facing South ⇒ right is West ✓
Final AnswerSouth