Directions Question Types

Direction based Questions

In these types of questions, a student is asked to find out direction from one point to another. This point can be starting position, current position or any other place.

Examples

Joe is walking towards North for 15 miles, turns left and walks another 10 miles. He then turns right and walks 10 miles. Now, he again turns right and walks 30 miles. Which direction is he from Starting point?

1. South-East
2. North-East
3. North-West
4. South-West
5. None of these

Answer: B

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Example

Morris is facing North and walks 10kms. He turns 270° anti-clockwise and walks 15kms. Now, he again turns 45° clockwise and walks for 25kms. Which direction is he facing now?

1. North-West>/li>
2. South-West
3. North-East
4. South-East
5. None of these

Answer: D) South-East

Diagram: