If North is called North-West, North-West is called West, West is called South-West and so on, then what will South-East be called? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If North is called North-West, North-West is called West, West is called South-West and so on, then what will South-East be called?
A. Southeast
B. West
C. East
D. northeast
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The naming convention has shifted 45° clockwise (the name 'North-West' is now applied to North). Therefore, the name 'East' will be applied to the South-East direction.

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Question #1
A car moves 5 km east, then 12 km north. What is the shortest distance from start?
A. 13 km
B. 14 km
C. 17 km
D. 11 km

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
√(5²+12²)=13 km.

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Question #2
A man is facing west. He turns 90° clockwise, then 135° anticlockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
A. North-east
B. North-west
C. South-east
D. South-west

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
West (270°) + 90° CW = 0° (North). Then 135° ACW = 0° - 135° = -135° = 225° (South-west).

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Question #3
Gaurav comes out of the back door of his house whose main door is facing north and walks 25m straight, then he turns left and walks 36m, he again turns left and walks 47m. He again turns left and walks 36m. How far and in which direction is he from his house now?
A. 11 m, south
B. 22 m, north
C. 11 m, north
D. 22 m, south

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Main door faces north, so back door faces south. Path: 25 m south, left (east) 36 m, left (north) 47 m, left (west) 36 m. Net displacement: north 47 - south 25 = 22 m north; east 36 - west 36 = 0. So he is 22 m north of his house.

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