Direction Sense Test Questions for CAT Exams - 2

Question: 6

A man leaves for his office from his house. He walks towards East. After moving a distance of 20 m, he turns towards South and walks 10 m. Then he walks 35 m towards the West and further 5 m towards the North. He then turns towards East and walks 15 m. What is the straight distance in metres between his initia and final positions?

(B) 5

(C) 10

(D) Cannot be determined

Ans: B

The movements of the man from A to F are shown in figure.
Clearly, DC = AB + EF.
F is in line with A.
Also, AF = (BC - DE) = 5m.
So, the man is 5 metres away from his initial position.

Question: 7

A, B, C and D are playing cards. A and B are partners. D faces towards North. If A faces towards West, then who faces towards South?

(A) A

(B) B

(C) C

(D) D

Ans: C

As per the data, D faces North. A faces towards West. So, its partner B will face towards A and hence towards East. So, C who will face D will face towards South.

Question: 8

Of the six members of a panel sitting in a row, A is to the left of D, but on the right of E. C is on the right of X, but is on the left of B who is to left of F. Which two members are sitting right in the middle?

(A) A and C

(B) C and B

(C) D and B

(D) D and C

Question: 9

One eveving before sunset two friends Sumit and Mohit were taling to each other face to face. If Mohit's shadow was exactly to his right side, which direction was Sumit facing?

(A) North

(B) South

(C) West

(D) Data inadequate