A child walks 1 km north, 2 km west, 1 km south. How far is he from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A child walks 1 km north, 2 km west, 1 km south. How far is he from start?
A. 3 km
B. 0 km
C. 1 km
D. 2 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
North 1, west 2, south 1 -> net 2 km west.

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Question #1
A driver travels 12 km east, then 5 km south, then 12 km west. The shortest distance from start is?
A. 13 km
B. 17 km
C. 12 km
D. 5 km

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
East-west cancel, 5 km south.

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Question #2
A man faces south. He turns 135° left, then 90° right. Which direction?
A. North-east
B. North-west
C. South-east
D. South-west

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
South (180°) left 135° = 180° - 135° = 45° (NE). Then right 90° = 135° (South-east)? Wait: 45° + 90° = 135° which is SE. So SE. Option C: South-east. I'll give answer South-east.

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Question #3
A boy walks 4 km east, 3 km south, 4 km west. Where is he from start?
A. 5 km south
B. 3 km north
C. 3 km south
D. 4 km south

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
East-west cancel, 3 km south.

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