Roshan walked 15 km towards East. Then he turned 90 degree clockwise and then walked 8 km. What is the shortest distance from the starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Roshan walked 15 km towards East. Then he turned 90 degree clockwise and then walked 8 km. What is the shortest distance from the starting point?
A. 23 km
B. 18 km
C. 25 km
D. 17 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Path forms a right-angled triangle with sides 15 km (East) and 8 km (South). Shortest distance = √(15² + 8²) = √(225 + 64) = √289 = 17 km.

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Question #1
In the morning, Shivani walks 3 m in the direction of sunrise. She takes two consecutive left turns and walks 8 m and 3 m respectively after each turn. In which direction is she now moving with respect to the starting point?
A. North
B. northeast
C. West
D. South

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sunrise is in the East. She walks 3m East. First left turn (North) for 8m. Second left turn (West) for 3m. Her East and West movements cancel out. She is exactly 8m North of her starting point.

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Question #2
Rahul walks 12 m north, 5 m west, 12 m south. How far is he from start?
A. 13 m
B. 12 m
C. 5 m
D. 0 m

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
North-south cancel, 5 m west.

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Question #3
Sumitra starts from her house and walks 7 km towards South. Then she takes four consecutive left turns and walks 3 km each time. It moves In which direction is he facing now?
A. East
B. West
C. North
D. South

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Four consecutive left turns (90° each) sum up to 360°, which means she completes a full rotation. She will be facing her original direction, which is South.

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