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51.

Five persons – Ashi, Bala, Diya, Neha and Rupa were standing in a row facing north direction, but not necessarily in the same order. The distances between two adjacent persons are successive multiples of four (i.e. if the distance between the 1st and the 2nd person is 4 m, 1st and the 3rd person is 8m and between 1st and 4th person is 12 m and so on.)

(i.e. suppose Ashi stand on the left end of the line then the remaining people will stand at a distance as follows – 4 m, 8 m, 12 m and so on, from the end)

Ashi was standing at the left end of the line. Two persons were standing between Ashi and Bala. Diya stand second to the left of Bala. Rupa was an immediate neighbor of Diya. Only one person stands between Rupa and Neha. Joya starts walking from point X which was 8 m in north from Rupa. Joya moves 17 m in north-east direction to reach point Y. Point Y and Neha were inline vertically. Neha moves 6 m in the north direction and stops at point Z. Person Ashi moves in the direction to point Z. (Set 1 Q. 2)
What is the direction of initial position of Joya with respect to final position of Ashi?

A. North
B. East
C. North – West
D. West
E. South – East
Answer» D. West
Discussion
52.

Five persons – Ashi, Bala, Diya, Neha and Rupa were standing in a row facing north direction, but not necessarily in the same order. The distances between two adjacent persons are successive multiples of four (i.e. if the distance between the 1st and the 2nd person is 4 m, 1st and the 3rd person is 8m and between 1st and 4th person is 12 m and so on.)

(i.e. suppose Ashi stand on the left end of the line then the remaining people will stand at a distance as follows – 4 m, 8 m, 12 m and so on, from the end)

Ashi was standing at the left end of the line. Two persons were standing between Ashi and Bala. Diya stand second to the left of Bala. Rupa was an immediate neighbor of Diya. Only one person stands between Rupa and Neha. Joya starts walking from point X which was 8 m in north from Rupa. Joya moves 17 m in north-east direction to reach point Y. Point Y and Neha were inline vertically. Neha moves 6 m in the north direction and stops at point Z. Person Ashi moves in the direction to point Z. (Set 1 Q. 1)
What is the shortest distance between the initial position of Neha and final position of Joya?

A. 8√19 m
B. 19 m
C. 7 + 6√11 m
D. 23 m
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
53.

Nine shops –S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8 and S9 were located at some distance from each other in a shopping complex. S3 was 16 m % to that of S2. S1 was 6 m # of that of S2 and S8 was 12 m of that of S1. S7 was 8 m $ of that of S8 while S4 was 24 m % of that of S7 and S6 was 12 m # of that of S7. S9 was situated just in the middle of S2 and S3 while S5 was just in the middle of S8 and S4.

Here, # means North, means South, % means East and $ means West

Note: If two symbols are given simultaneously then we will consider both the directions.

For example,
X#%Y means Y is to the North-East of X
Y#%X means X is to the North-East of Y(Set 3 Q. 1)
Which of the following is/are true about S2?

A. S9$S2#$S6 B. S2$S7 C. S2%S4

A. All are true
B. Both A and B
C. Only A
D. Both B and C
E. Only C
Answer» B. Both A and B
Discussion
54.

Aman started from his school, walks 11 m towards the north then takes a right turn and walks 9 m after that he takes right turn again, walks 17 m and stops at his house. Rajat also starts from the same School, walks 14 m towards the south, then takes a left turn and walks 15 m before stopping at his house.(Set 2 Q. 2)
What is the shortest distance between Rajat’s house and Aman’s house?

A. 12 m
B. 15 m
C. 8 m
D. 10 m
E. 11 m
Answer» E. 11 m
Discussion
55.

Aman started from his school, walks 11 m towards the north then takes a right turn and walks 9 m after that he takes right turn again, walks 17 m and stops at his house. Rajat also starts from the same School, walks 14 m towards the south, then takes a left turn and walks 15 m before stopping at his house.(Set 2 Q. 1)
What is the direction of school with and Aman’s house?

A. Southwest
B. Northwest
C. North
D. Southeast
E. East
Answer» C. North
Discussion
56.

Point B is 25 m south of point A. Point C is 30 m east of point B. Point D is 15 m north of point C. Point E is 10 m west of point D.(Set 1 Q. 2)
What is the direction of point A with respect to point E?

A. North
B. Northwest
C. Southeast
D. Southwest
E. West
Answer» C. Southeast
Discussion
57.

Point B is 25 m south of point A. Point C is 30 m east of point B. Point D is 15 m north of point C. Point E is 10 m west of point D.(Set 1 Q. 1)
If point X is 30 m east of Point A, then Point D is how far and in which direction from point X?

A. 10 m, North
B. 5 m, North
C. 15 m, South
D. 10 m, South
E. 15 m, South
Answer» E. 15 m, South
Discussion
58.

Ramlin and Divya are two friends. They start walking from same point but in opposite direction. Ramlin walks towards north. After walking 10km Ramlin takes a right turn and walks for 5km then turns 90 degree in clockwise direction and walks 20km to reach his office and then takes a left turn and walks 5km to reach canteen. Divya also follows the same condition as Ramlin. (Set 1 Q. 1) What is the direction of Divya’s office with respect to the starting point?

A. North-west
B. North
C. South
D. South-east
E. East
Answer» B. North
Discussion
59.

Rajesh walked 25 meters towards South. Then he turned to his left and walked 20 meters. He then turned to his left and walked 25 meters. He again turned to his right and walked 15 meters. At what distance is he from the starting point and in which direction?

A. 60 meters-East
B. 35 meters-East
C. 35 meters-North
D. 40 meters-East
E. None of these.
Answer» C. 35 meters-North
Discussion
60.

Point L is 2m towards north of point C. Point N is 7m towards east of point L. Point O is 8m towards south of point N. Point T is 12m towards west of point O. What is the direction of point C with respect to point T?

A. Northeast
B. Southwest
C. North
D. Southeast
E. South
Answer» B. Southwest
Discussion
61.

Ajay, who is facing exactly in south-east direction, turns 45 degree in anti clock-wise direction, then 135 degree clockwise direction and then 90 degree in anti clock wise direction. In which direction Ajay is facing now?

A. North-West
B. East
C. South-East
D. West
E. None of these
Answer» D. West
Discussion
62.

Anaya is 15m to the west of Rithika. Rithika is 20m to the north of Genelia. Genelia is 12m to the east of Diksha. Faizah is 16m to the north of Diksha. If Anaya has to meet Faizah through the shortest distance and then has to meet Genelia from Faizah’s point through the shortest distance, then what is the total distance travelled by Anaya?

A. 25m
B. 20m
C. 35m
D. 30m
E. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. 20m
Discussion
63.

What is the shortest distance between points A and H?

A. √481 m
B. 25 m
C. 16√15 m
D. 20 m
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
64.

What is the direction of point C with respect to point H?

A. South
B. Southwest
C. Southeast
D. Northwest
E. North
Answer» D. Northwest
Discussion
65.

What is the total distance travelled by Sumit in west direction?

A. 35 m
B. 64 m
C. 56 m
D. 43 m
E. None of these
Answer» B. 64 m
Discussion
66.

If point J is the point of intersection of points A, B, D and E then which of the following is/are true about J?

A. Point H is to the north of J.
B. JE + JD = GF - 6
C. J is to the north of D.
D. All are true
E. None is true
Answer» C. J is to the north of D.
Discussion
67.

What is the direction of G with respect to A?

A. North
B. East
C. Northwest
D. West
E. Southwest
Answer» D. West
Discussion
68.

Lihaan walks 8m towards south from his office to reach park. Then take left and walks 15m to reach traffic signal. Then he turns 90 degree anti-clock wise direction and walks 8m to reach coffee shop. From the coffee shop he takes left and walks 8m to reach home.[Set. 2, Q.3]

What is the horizontal distance between Lihaan’s office and Coffee shop and in which direction is Coffee shop from Lihaan’s Office?

A. 15m, East
B. 15 m, West
C. 12m, East
D. 12m, West
E. None of these
Answer» B. 15 m, West
Discussion
69.

Lihaan walks 8m towards south from his office to reach park. Then take left and walks 15m to reach traffic signal. Then he turns 90 degree anti-clock wise direction and walks 8m to reach coffee shop. From the coffee shop he takes left and walks 8m to reach home.[Set. 2 Q.2]

Park is in which direction with respect to Lihaan's Home?

A. South-West
B. South
C. North-West
D. North
E. East
Answer» B. South
Discussion
70.

Lihaan walks 8m towards south from his office to reach park. Then take left and walks 15m to reach traffic signal. Then he turns 90 degree anti-clock wise direction and walks 8m to reach coffee shop. From the coffee shop he takes left and walks 8m to reach home.[Set 2, Q.1]

What is the shortest distance between Lihaan's office and Traffic signal?

A. 30 m
B. 25 m
C. 17 m
D. 15 m
E. None of these
Answer» D. 15 m
Discussion
71.

Five friends Teenu, Bani, Chandni, Dev and Joy are playing Hide and Seek and standing randomly. Bani is to the northeast of Joy. Dev is 20 m to the east of Joy, who is 60 m to the west of Teenu. Chandni is to the northwest of Dev and in the line of Joy and Bani. Dev is 40 m to the south of Bani.[Set 1, Q.2]

What angle does Bani make at the point where Teenu is standing while Joy, Dev and Teenu are in the same line?

A. 135°
B. 45°
C. 90°
D. 60°
E. None of these
Answer» C. 90°
Discussion
72.

Five friends Teenu, Bani, Chandni, Dev and Joy are playing Hide and Seek and standing randomly. Bani is to the northeast of Joy. Dev is 20 m to the east of Joy, who is 60 m to the west of Teenu. Chandni is to the northwest of Dev and in the line of Joy and Bani. Dev is 40 m to the south of Bani.[Set 1, Q.1]

If Bani is to look for Teenu in the game, what distance she saves if she goes to Teenu straight instead of first going to Dev and then reaching Teenu?

A. 42.47 m
B. 56.60 m
C. 27.34 m
D. 23.44 m
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
73.

Ram was moving to Clothes Lane from Jewellery Lane and Shyam was going to Jewellery Lane from Clothes Lane. They met each other at Inner Circle at 5 in the Morning. Towards which direction Ram's shadow will fall?

A. Towards toy lane
B. Towards fruit lane
C. Towards Shyam's right hand
D. Both options B and C are correct.
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
74.

If the straight distance between the Fruit Lane and the Grocery Lane is 14 km, what total distance one needs to cover if one travels from Fruit Lane to Toy Lane via Inner Circle and Jewellery Lane?

A. 16 km
B. 20 km
C. 21 km
D. 22 km
E. Can'tbe determined
Answer» E. Can'tbe determined
Discussion
75.

Which of the following is/are towards the south-east of Clothes lane?

A. Fruit lane
B. Toy lane
C. Grocery lane
D. Both options A and B
E. Both options B and C
Answer» F.
Discussion
76.

If the distance between fruit lane and innner circle is 12m, then find the shortest distance between vegetable lane and clothes lane?

A. 13 m
B. 15 m
C. 20 m
D. Cannot be determined
E. None of these
Answer» B. 15 m
Discussion
77.

Vegetable lane is in which direction with respect to the Clothes lane?

A. West
B. East
C. South-west
D. Noth-east
E. Cannot be determined
Answer» D. Noth-east
Discussion
78.

Which of the following statements is false?

A. P, N and M stand in a straight vertical line.
B. R is in south of L`.
C. Distance between O and L` is 1m.
D. None is false
E. All are false
Answer» C. Distance between O and L` is 1m.
Discussion
79.

Who among the following has the least distance in between?

I. MN
II. QR
III. NQ

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
D. Both I and II
E. Either II or III
Answer» D. Both I and II
Discussion
80.

If Q moved 1m towards west then what is the straight distance between L` and Q`?

A. 12m
B. 15m
C. 14m
D. 17m
E. 19m
Answer» D. 17m
Discussion
81.

What is the shortest distance between O` and R?

A. 9m
B. 13m
C. 14m
D. 10m
E. Cannot be determined
Answer» E. Cannot be determined
Discussion
82.

In which direction is O` with respect to N?

A. South east
B. North west
C. North
D. North east
E. None of these
Answer» C. North
Discussion
83.

Eight points – A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, are marked on different positions in a plane such that the ratio of the distances between points G and B, and points B and E is 2 : 3. C is 10 m to the north of F, which is 5 m to the west of A. D, is 10 m to the south of B and 15 m to the east of F. The ratio of distances between points A and D and points G and B is 1 : 1. B is to the west of E. Point H is to the north of A and to the west of G. [Set - 2, Q1]

What is the direction of point H with respect to point C?

A. Northeast
B. East
C. Southeast
D. West
E. Northwest
Answer» B. East
Discussion
84.

Shalu started from point A and traveled towards north for 16 km to reach point D. After reaching point D she turned towards her right and travelled for 12 km to reach point K. From point K, she travelled 10 km towards south direction and reached point E. If Shalu had travelled towards north for 6 km from point K she would have reached point J. Point Q is to the North of point J and 20 km away from D which is the shortest distance from point D. From point E, she travelled 6 km towards west then she took a left turn and travelled certain distance to reach point S. [Set - 1, Q.4}

Four of the following five are alike in some way and hence form a group such that second point is to the north of first point. Which of the following is the one that does not belong to the group?

A. AD
B. KQ
C. EJ
D. EQ
E. AE
Answer» F.
Discussion
85.

Shalu started from point A and traveled towards north for 16 km to reach point D. After reaching point D she turned towards her right and travelled for 12 km to reach point K. From point K, she travelled 10 km towards south direction and reached point E. If Shalu had travelled towards north for 6 km from point K she would have reached point J. Point Q is to the North of point J and 20 km away from D which is the shortest distance from point D. From point E, she travelled 6 km towards west then she took a left turn and travelled certain distance to reach point S. [Set - 1, Q.3]

If the shortest distance between points E and S is 10 m then what is the direction of point A with respect to point S?

A. Southeast
B. Northwest
C. Southwest
D. Northeast
E. Can’t be determined
Answer» C. Southwest
Discussion
86.

Shalu started from point A and traveled towards north for 16 km to reach point D. After reaching point D she turned towards her right and travelled for 12 km to reach point K. From point K, she travelled 10 km towards south direction and reached point E. If Shalu had travelled towards north for 6 km from point K she would have reached point J. Point Q is to the North of point J and 20 km away from D which is the shortest distance from point D. From point E, she travelled 6 km towards west then she took a left turn and travelled certain distance to reach point S. [Set 1 , Q.2]

What is the direction of point D with respect to point Q?

A. South
B. North
C. Northeast
D. Southwest
E. Can't be determined
Answer» E. Can't be determined
Discussion
87.

Shalu started from point A and traveled towards north for 16 km to reach point D. After reaching point D she turned towards her right and travelled for 12 km to reach point K. From point K, she travelled 10 km towards south direction and reached point E. If Shalu had travelled towards north for 6 km from point K she would have reached point J. Point Q is to the North of point J and 20 km away from D which is the shortest distance from point D. From point E, she travelled 6 km towards west then she took a left turn and travelled certain distance to reach point S.[Set 1 , Q.1]

What is the distance between point Q and E?

A. 28 m
B. 26 m
C. 22 m
D. 18 m
E. Can't be determined
Answer» C. 22 m
Discussion
88.

Metro train moved 12 km in north direction from NDLS to reach Patel Chowk. From there it took a right turn and moved 20 km to reach Udyog Bhawan. Then it moved 6km after taking a left turn and reached Central Sec. From there it again took a left turn and moved a distance of 8km to reach INA. Then it covered 13km in south direction to reach AIIMS. From there it took a right turn and moved 7km to reach Saket, where metro terminates.[S.2, Q.3]
Which of the following is towards the north-east of Saket?

I. Central Sec
II. INA
III. Udyog Bhawan

A. Only II and III
B. Only II
C. Both I and III
D. None of these
E. All of these
Answer» F.
Discussion
89.

Metro train moved 12 km in north direction from NDLS to reach Patel Chowk. From there it took a right turn and moved 20 km to reach Udyog Bhawan. Then it moved 6km after taking a left turn and reached Central Sec. From there it again took a left turn and moved a distance of 8km to reach INA. Then it covered 13km in south direction to reach AIIMS. From there it took a right turn and moved 7km to reach Saket, where metro terminates.[S.2, Q.2]
If Metro yard is 5km to the south of Saket, then Patel Chowk is how far and in which direction from Metro Yard?

A. 12km, North-east
B. 10km, North-west
C. 13km, South-east
D. 13km, North-west
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
90.

Metro train moved 12 km in north direction from NDLS to reach Patel Chowk. From there it took a right turn and moved 20 km to reach Udyog Bhawan. Then it moved 6km after taking a left turn and reached Central Sec. From there it again took a left turn and moved a distance of 8km to reach INA. Then it covered 13km in south direction to reach AIIMS. From there it took a right turn and moved 7km to reach Saket, where metro terminates.[S.2, Q.1]
What is the shortest distance between INA and Udyog Bhawan?

A. 12km
B. 10km
C. 15km
D. 13km
E. Can't be determined
Answer» C. 15km
Discussion
91.

A Car moves 8m from Point A in the north direction to reach Point B. Then it turns and moves for 10m in north-west direction. Then it turns and moves 8m in south direction. Then it turns right and moves for 3m to reach point C, which is in west direction with respect to Point B. Then finally, it turns and moves for 10m in south-west direction to reach Point D, which is west direction with respect to Point A.[S.1, Q.2]
What is the shortest distance between Point D and Point B?

A. 12m
B. 15m
C. 17m
D. 20m
E. Cannot be determined
Answer» D. 20m
Discussion
92.

A Car moves 8m from Point A in the north direction to reach Point B. Then it turns and moves for 10m in north-west direction. Then it turns and moves 8m in south direction. Then it turns right and moves for 3m to reach point C, which is in west direction with respect to Point B. Then finally, it turns and moves for 10m in south-west direction to reach Point D, which is west direction with respect to Point A.[S.1, Q.1]
What is the shortest distance between Point A and Point D?

A. 12m
B. 15m
C. 17m
D. 20m
E. Cannot be determined
Answer» C. 17m
Discussion
93.

Find Q is in which direction from P?

A. South
B. South-east
C. North-west
D. South-west
E. None of these
Answer» C. North-west
Discussion
94.

T is in which direction and how much far from O`?

A. 12m, West
B. 15m, East
C. 10m, North-west
D. 15m, West
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
95.

Who among the following is in north-east of U?

I. P
II. O
III. R

A. Only I
B. Only II and III
C. Only I and II
D. Only III
E. All of the above
Answer» C. Only I and II
Discussion
96.

Find the distance between Q and O`?

A. 7m
B. 5m
C. 6m
D. 9m
E. None of these
Answer» B. 5m
Discussion
97.

What is the shortest distance between T and U?

A. 9m
B. 11m
C. 10m
D. 15m
E. None of these
Answer» D. 15m
Discussion
98.

Karan has to go SRK mall via Rajan mall starting from Cosmos mall. What is the total distance he has to travel ?

A. 15 km
B. 22 km
C. 20 km
D. 30 km
E. Can't be determined
Answer» F.
Discussion
99.

If the straight distance between the SRK Mall and the Shanti Mall is 14 km, what total distance one needs to cover if one travels from SRK Mall to Saket Mall via Rajan Mall and Cosmos Mall?

A. 16 km
B. 20 km
C. 21 km
D. 22 km
E. Can't be determined
Answer» E. Can't be determined
Discussion
100.

Which of the following is/are towards the south-east of DB Mall?

A. SRK Mall
B. Saket Mall
C. Shanti Mall
D. Both options A and B
E. Both options B and C
Answer» F.
Discussion