If a jogger runs 4 km North, then 3 km East, then 9 km South, then 10 km West, then 5 km North, where is he now with reference to the starting position?

He is 7 km to the East of the starting position.

He is 7 km to the West of the starting position.

He is 7 km to the East of the starting position.

He is 4 km to the South of the starting position.

He is 4 km to the North of the starting position.

466 + Mcqs in Direction And Distance in Logical and Verbal Reasoning Page 1 McqOptions

1.	A pilot takes off and flies 35 km West then, it turns South and flies 15 km, then it turns to its left and flies 20 km, then it turns north and flies 15 km. Where is the plane now with respect to its starting position?
A.	55 km West
B.	15 km East
C.	15 km West
D.	55 km East
Answer» D. 55 km East

Discussion

2.	An eagle starts from its nest and flies 1 km East, then turns North and flies 2 km, then turns West and flies 7 km and finally turns to its left and flies 2 km. Where is it now with respect to its nest?
A.	8 km West
B.	6 km West
C.	6 km East
D.	8 km East
Answer» C. 6 km East

Discussion

3.	Neeta walks 20 km towards north, from there she walks 12 km towards south, then she walks 6 km towards east, now if Neeta is in the north east direction from her starting point then how far is she with respect to her starting point?
A.	10 Km West
B.	5 Km East
C.	5 Km North East
D.	10 Km North East
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	A is cleaning a rectangular hall whose entrance is to the east. After entering the room, A starts cleaning to his left. At one stroke, A makes an angle of 180° with the sweep. Which direction is the broom facing now?
A.	South
B.	North
C.	West
D.	East
Answer» C. West

Discussion

5.	Eight friends K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting around a circular table in a counterclockwise manner, in the same sequence, equi-distant from each other facing inward. If N is sitting in the North-west direction, then in which direction is Q facing?
A.	North
B.	South
C.	North-east
D.	South-west
Answer» B. South

Discussion

6.	A post-man starts cycling from his post office. He cycles 7 km South, then turns West and cycles 5 km. Then, turns North and cycles 6 km, then turns to his right and cycles 5 km. Where is he now with reference to his post office?
A.	1 km North
B.	2 km North
C.	1 km South
D.	2 km South
Answer» D. 2 km South

Discussion

7.	In the morning X and Y are walking towards each other in a park. When they meet each other, Y’s shadow falls straight in front of X. In which direction was X facing?
A.	West
B.	North
C.	East
D.	South
Answer» D. South

Discussion

8.	Rajesh went 15km to the west from my home, then turned left and walked 14 km. He then turned East and walked 25 km and finally turned left covered 14 km. How far was he from my house?
A.	5 km
B.	10 km
C.	40 km
D.	80 km
Answer» C. 40 km

Discussion

9.	A doctor is located at X and his hospital is located at Y. There is no straight lane from the doctor’s house to the hospital. So, the doctor first goes to A which is 600 m due east of X, then goes to B which is 450 m due south of A, then to C which is 120 m due west of B and finally reaches the hospital at Y which is 90 m due north of C. With respect to the hospital the correct direction of the doctor's house is
A.	north-east
B.	north-west
C.	south-east
D.	south-west
Answer» C. south-east

Discussion

10.	In which direction is K with respect to B?
A.	South
B.	North West
C.	South West
D.	North East
E.	Cannot be determined
Answer» D. North East

Discussion

11.	In the evening, Amit and Asvini are sitting in a park with their backs facing each other's back. If the shadow of Amit falls to the right of Asvini, which side is Amit facing ?
A.	West
B.	East
C.	North
D.	South
Answer» E.

Discussion

12.	Rahul was looking for his coach. He went 80 m in the east before turning to his right. He went 10 m before turning to his right again and then went 20 m away from that point. From there he went 90 m to the north before meeting his coach in a ground. What was the smallest distance between the starting point and the position of his coach?
A.	100 m
B.	120 m
C.	140 m
D.	210 m
Answer» B. 120 m

Discussion

13.	A woman leaves her hut and walks 2 km West, then she turns North and walks 7 km, then she turns East and walks 1 km, then she turns South and walks 3 km, then she turns to her left and walks 1 km to reach the well. Where is this well with respect to her hut?
A.	4 km South
B.	10 km North
C.	10 km South
D.	4 km North
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	A man walks 1 km towards East and then turns to South and walks 5 km. Again he turns to east and walks 2 km. After then he turns to North and walks 9 km. How far is he now from his starting point?
A.	3 km
B.	4 km
C.	5 km
D.	7 km
Answer» D. 7 km

Discussion

15.	Priya cycles 5 km North, then turns East and cycles 4 km, then turns South and cycles 5 km, then turns to her right and cycles 6 km. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?
A.	2 km towards East
B.	2 km towards West
C.	10 km towards West
D.	10 km towards East
Answer» C. 10 km towards West

Discussion

16.	A man is facing toward the east. He then turns 45° anti - clockwise, again 180° anti - clockwise and then 225° clockwise. In which direction is he facing now?
A.	West
B.	North
C.	South
D.	East
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	A person goes 25 km in west direction and turns 90 degrees towards his left to cover 4 km. Finally, he turns left and covers 25 km. Now, in which direction is he from his starting point?
A.	South
B.	East
C.	West
D.	North
Answer» B. East

Discussion

18.	Four friends Bipin, Anwar, John and Dhoni are playing cards. Anwar and Bipin are partners. Dhoni is facing north. If Anwar is facing west, then who is facing south?
A.	Dhoni
B.	John
C.	Bipin
D.	Anwar
Answer» C. Bipin

Discussion

19.	Amal and Subir were standing face to face in the evening and chatting. Their shadows were in front of Subir. Which direction was Amal facing?
A.	East
B.	West
C.	North
D.	South
Answer» C. North

Discussion

20.	Hospital is 12 km towards east of Rupin’s house. His school is 5 km towards south of Hospital. What is the shortest distance between Rupin’s house and school?
A.	16 km
B.	17 km
C.	12 km
D.	13 km
Answer» E.

Discussion

21.	A woman starts from her home and walks 2km North, then she turns East and walks 9 km, then she turns South and walks 1 km, then she turns West and walks 2 km, then she turns to her left and walks 1 km to reach the well. Where is her home with respect to the well?
A.	11 km West
B.	7 km East
C.	7 km West
D.	11 km East
Answer» D. 11 km East

Discussion

22.	In which direction is he from the starting point?
A.	North
B.	East
C.	West
D.	South
E.	Cannot be determined.
Answer» E. Cannot be determined.

Discussion

23.	Ram travels a distance of 5 km from a place A towards north, and then turns left and walks 3 km, again turns right and walks 2 km. Finally, he turns right and walks 3 km to reach the place B. What is the distance between A and B now?
A.	7 km
B.	13 km
C.	10 km
D.	2 km
Answer» B. 13 km

Discussion

24.	In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.West : North - East : : South : ?
A.	South - East
B.	North - West
C.	North - East
D.	South - West
Answer» C. North - East

Discussion

25.	Rahman went from his office to the district headquarters. He started his journey facing west. First, he went 20 km straight; then he turned to his left and went 9 km; finally, he turned right and went 20 km to reach the district headquarters.What is the shortest distance between Rahman’s office and the district headquarters?
A.	14.5 km
B.	49 km
C.	41 km
D.	34.5 km
Answer» D. 34.5 km

Discussion

26.	Abhinav travels 10 km north then turns left. Then he travels 6 km and turns right and covers another 7 km. He finally turns to right and travels another 6 km. How far (in km) is he from the point of starting his journey?
A.	14
B.	16
C.	15
D.	17
Answer» E.

Discussion

27.	A man went towards the south and covered 10 km to reach the Supermarket from his house. Then he turned east covered 5 km to reach the pharmacy. Then he turned North and covered 5 km to reach the Juice shop. Finally he turned west and covered 5 km to return back to his house. In which direction is he from his house?
A.	north
B.	south
C.	west
D.	east
Answer» C. west

Discussion

28.	Dhoni starts from his office at 8 A. M. on a Sunday morning, travels 10 km towards West and then turns to his left and walks 8 km. Then he again turns to his left and walks 4 km and then stops. What is the shortest distance to his office from the point where he stopped?
A.	18 km
B.	8 km
C.	10 km
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

29.	Ganga leaves from her college at 10:00 a.m. She starts walking towards north and covers a distance of 14 km. She turns right and walks 20 km to reach point K. She turns left and walk 16 km. She again turns left and walks 10 km. How far (in km) and in which direction is she now from point K?
A.	3√33, North-West
B.	2√89, North-West
C.	3√33, North-East
D.	2√89, North-East
Answer» C. 3√33, North-East

Discussion

30.	If the outer figure is rotated 270° clockwise and inner figure is rotated 270° anti-clockwise, then which of the below figures will result in a figure same as the original figure?
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

31.	Keshav walks 15 km towards south. He takes a right turn and walks 25 km. He take a right turn and walks 10 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?
A.	South-West
B.	South
C.	South-East
D.	West
Answer» B. South

Discussion

32.	Ajay walks out of his house, takes his bicycle and cycles 2 kilometres west. He then turns left and cycles a further 3 kilometres. He turns left again and cycles another 4 kilometres. Which direction is Ajay now from his house?
A.	North-East
B.	North-West
C.	South-West
D.	South-East
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	A girl wants to go her school. She started from her house which was in the South and come to a crossing. The road to her right ended in a market, straight ahead was a cinema hall. In which direction was her school?
A.	South
B.	North
C.	East
D.	West
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	Krishna walks 1 km East of his house then 1 km North, again 2 km East, 3 km South and 3 km West. To reach his house he must walk
A.	1 km North
B.	1 km South
C.	2 km South
D.	2 km North
Answer» E.

Discussion

35.	'East' is related to 'West' in the same way as 'North-east' is related to '______
A.	South-east
B.	South-West
C.	North
D.	South
Answer» C. North

Discussion

36.	Dhanesh walks 50 m east and then he turns to his right and walks 30 metres. Now, in which direction is he from his starting point?
A.	North-east
B.	North-west
C.	South-west
D.	South-east
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	Puneet is standing facing south. Then he turns 180 degree anticlockwise, then turns 45 degree clockwise, and then turns 135 degree anticlockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
A.	West
B.	North-east
C.	East
D.	North-west
Answer» B. North-east

Discussion

38.	If Pranav cannot see Pranjal shadow then what might be the time, and what is the distance between both of them?
A.	10 am, 13 m
B.	3 pm, 15 m
C.	9 am, 15 m
D.	12 pm, 13 m
E.	9 am, 13 m
Answer» E. 9 am, 13 m

Discussion

39.	If a jogger runs 4 km North, then 3 km East, then 9 km South, then 10 km West, then 5 km North, where is he now with reference to the starting position?
A.	He is 7 km to the West of the starting position.
B.	He is 7 km to the East of the starting position.
C.	He is 4 km to the South of the starting position.
D.	He is 4 km to the North of the starting position.
Answer» B. He is 7 km to the East of the starting position.

Discussion

40.	Four of the five are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Find the one which is different from the others.
A.	HK
B.	CH
C.	HF
D.	EB
E.	DA
Answer» E. DA

Discussion

41.	A cyclist goes 8 km east, then turn to his left and travels 7 km, then turns east and travels 10 km then turns south and travels 7 km. Where is he now with reference to his starting position?
A.	18 km, East
B.	18 km, West
C.	2 km, East
D.	2 km, West
Answer» B. 18 km, West

Discussion

42.	From a point, Lokesh starts walking towards south and after walking 30 meters he turns to his right and walks 20 meters, then he turns right again and walks 30 meters. He finally turns to his left and walk 40 meters. In which direction is he with reference to the starting point?
A.	North-West
B.	East
C.	West
D.	South
Answer» D. South

Discussion

43.	A cyclist cycles 3.5 km West, then turns North and cycles 2.5 km North, then turns to his right and cycles 3.5 km, then turns North and cycles 4.5 km. Where is he now with respect to his starting position?
A.	2 km North
B.	7 km South
C.	7 km North
D.	2 km South
Answer» D. 2 km South

Discussion

44.	P, Q and R are three towns. The distance between P and Q is 60 km, whereas the distance between P and R is 80 km. Q is in the West of P and R is in the South of P. What is the distance between Q and R ?
A.	130 km
B.	110 km
C.	100 km
D.	140 km
Answer» E.

Discussion

45.	A man starts from point ‘O’, travels 20 km towards East to reach point ‘A’, turns right and travels 10 km to reach point ‘B’, turns right and travels 9 km to reach point ‘C’, turns right and travels 5 km to reach point ‘D’. Turns left and travels 12 km to reach point ‘E’ and then turns right and travels 6 km to reach point ‘F’.What is the shortest distance between his initial and final points?
A.	\(\sqrt {20}\)
B.	\(\sqrt {145}\)
C.	\(\sqrt 2\)
D.	13
Answer» D. 13

Discussion

46.	If 'South-East' is called 'East', 'North-West' is called 'West', 'South-West' is called 'South'. Similarly, what will 'North' be called?
A.	South-West
B.	South
C.	North
D.	North-West
Answer» E.

Discussion

47.	Kareem is standing in a garden facing North. He walks 16 m to his right. Then, he turns to his left end walks 19 m. Then, he turns to his right and walks 3 m. finally, he turns to his right and walks 38 m.In what direction is his final position with respect to initial position?
A.	South-west
B.	North-west
C.	South-east
D.	West
Answer» D. West

Discussion

48.	From a hospital J, Pritam walked 49 metres to the south, then after turning to right he walked 49 metres. He again turned right and walked another 34 metres and ﬁnally turned to right and walked 49 metres. At what distance (in metres) and in which direction is he from the hospital J now?
A.	15, North
B.	22√3, North
C.	15, South
D.	22√3, South
Answer» D. 22√3, South

Discussion

49.	A cross-country race route starts and goes 2 km East, then there is a turn towards North where the route goes on for 10 km, then there is a turn towards East where the route goes on for 7 km, then there is a right turn from where the route goes on 10 km to reach the end. What is the position of the end with respect to that start?
A.	5 km East
B.	9 km West
C.	5 km West
D.	9 km East
Answer» E.

Discussion

50.	In which direction is W standing with respect to U?
A.	North
B.	South East
C.	South West
D.	North West
E.	South
Answer» C. South West

Discussion

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A pilot takes off and flies 35 km West then, it turns South and flies 15 km, then it turns to its left and flies 20 km, then it turns north and flies 15 km. Where is the plane now with respect to its starting position?

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Eight friends K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting around a circular table in a counterclockwise manner, in the same sequence, equi-distant from each other facing inward. If N is sitting in the North-west direction, then in which direction is Q facing?

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In the morning X and Y are walking towards each other in a park. When they meet each other, Y’s shadow falls straight in front of X. In which direction was X facing?

Rajesh went 15km to the west from my home, then turned left and walked 14 km. He then turned East and walked 25 km and finally turned left covered 14 km. How far was he from my house?

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A man walks 1 km towards East and then turns to South and walks 5 km. Again he turns to east and walks 2 km. After then he turns to North and walks 9 km. How far is he now from his starting point?

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Four friends Bipin, Anwar, John and Dhoni are playing cards. Anwar and Bipin are partners. Dhoni is facing north. If Anwar is facing west, then who is facing south?

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In which direction is he from the starting point?

Ram travels a distance of 5 km from a place A towards north, and then turns left and walks 3 km, again turns right and walks 2 km. Finally, he turns right and walks 3 km to reach the place B. What is the distance between A and B now?

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.West : North - East : : South : ?

Abhinav travels 10 km north then turns left. Then he travels 6 km and turns right and covers another 7 km. He finally turns to right and travels another 6 km. How far (in km) is he from the point of starting his journey?

Dhoni starts from his office at 8 A. M. on a Sunday morning, travels 10 km towards West and then turns to his left and walks 8 km. Then he again turns to his left and walks 4 km and then stops. What is the shortest distance to his office from the point where he stopped?

Ganga leaves from her college at 10:00 a.m. She starts walking towards north and covers a distance of 14 km. She turns right and walks 20 km to reach point K. She turns left and walk 16 km. She again turns left and walks 10 km. How far (in km) and in which direction is she now from point K?

If the outer figure is rotated 270° clockwise and inner figure is rotated 270° anti-clockwise, then which of the below figures will result in a figure same as the original figure?

Keshav walks 15 km towards south. He takes a right turn and walks 25 km. He take a right turn and walks 10 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?

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A girl wants to go her school. She started from her house which was in the South and come to a crossing. The road to her right ended in a market, straight ahead was a cinema hall. In which direction was her school?

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Dhanesh walks 50 m east and then he turns to his right and walks 30 metres. Now, in which direction is he from his starting point?

Puneet is standing facing south. Then he turns 180 degree anticlockwise, then turns 45 degree clockwise, and then turns 135 degree anticlockwise. Which direction is he facing now?

If Pranav cannot see Pranjal shadow then what might be the time, and what is the distance between both of them?

If a jogger runs 4 km North, then 3 km East, then 9 km South, then 10 km West, then 5 km North, where is he now with reference to the starting position?

Four of the five are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Find the one which is different from the others.

A cyclist goes 8 km east, then turn to his left and travels 7 km, then turns east and travels 10 km then turns south and travels 7 km. Where is he now with reference to his starting position?

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In which direction is W standing with respect to U?