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25 Direction sense Questions and Answers

25 solved Direction sense questions with step-by-step explanations. Includes formulas, shortcuts, and tips for placement tests and competitive exams.

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Advanced direction sense questions for experienced learners. These medium-to-hard questions test deeper understanding and are ideal for those who have already mastered the basics. Each question includes a detailed explanation.

Q1 Medium

A person starts facing East and turns in this order: left, left, right, right. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. North
  • B. South
  • C. East ✓
  • D. West
Explanation: Applying turns in order from East leads to East.
Q2 Medium

A person walks 28 km north, 7 km east, then 4 km south. How far from start now?

  • A. 23
  • B. 24
  • C. 26
  • D. 25 ✓
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). Net move: east=7, north=24. Distance = sqrt(7^2+24^2) = 25 km.
Q3 Medium

A person walks 7 km north, 2 km east, 2 km south and 2 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. South
  • B. North-East
  • C. West
  • D. North ✓
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). East-west cancels out; net north movement=5, so final direction is North.
Q4 Medium

A person walks 29 km north, 7 km east, then 5 km south. How far from start now?

  • A. 26
  • B. 23
  • C. 25 ✓
  • D. 24
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). Net move: east=7, north=24. Distance = sqrt(7^2+24^2) = 25 km.
Q5 Medium

A person walks 4 km north, 3 km east, 4 km south and 2 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. East ✓
  • B. West
  • C. North-East
  • D. South
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). North-south cancels out; net east movement=1, so final direction is East.
Q6 Medium

A person walks 14 km north, 5 km east, then 2 km south. How far from start now?

  • A. 14
  • B. 11
  • C. 13 ✓
  • D. 12
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). Net move: east=5, north=12. Distance = sqrt(5^2+12^2) = 13 km.
Q7 Medium

A person walks 8 km north, 7 km east, 8 km south and 3 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. South
  • B. East ✓
  • C. North-East
  • D. West
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). North-south cancels out; net east movement=4, so final direction is East.
Q8 Medium

A person starts facing East and turns in this order: left, right, right, left. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. East ✓
  • B. South
  • C. West
  • D. North
Explanation: Applying turns in order from East leads to East.
Q9 Medium

A person walks 4 km north, 8 km east, 4 km south and 4 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. West
  • B. South
  • C. East ✓
  • D. North-East
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). North-south cancels out; net east movement=4, so final direction is East.
Q10 Medium

A person starts facing East and turns in this order: right, right, left, left. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. East ✓
  • B. South
  • C. West
  • D. North
Explanation: Applying turns in order from East leads to East.
Q11 Medium

A person walks 11 km north, 2 km east, 8 km south and 2 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. West
  • B. South
  • C. North-East
  • D. North ✓
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). East-west cancels out; net north movement=3, so final direction is North.
Q12 Medium

A person walks 27 km north, 7 km east, then 3 km south. How far from start now?

  • A. 25 ✓
  • B. 24
  • C. 26
  • D. 23
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). Net move: east=7, north=24. Distance = sqrt(7^2+24^2) = 25 km.
Q13 Medium

A person walks 10 km north, 2 km east, 4 km south and 2 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. North-East
  • B. South
  • C. West
  • D. North ✓
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). East-west cancels out; net north movement=6, so final direction is North.
Q14 Medium

A person starts facing North and turns in this order: right, right, right, right. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. East
  • B. West
  • C. North ✓
  • D. South
Explanation: Applying turns in order from North leads to North.
Q15 Medium

A person starts facing West and turns in this order: left, right, left, right. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. North
  • B. West ✓
  • C. East
  • D. South
Explanation: Applying turns in order from West leads to West.
Q16 Medium

A person walks 7 km north, 8 km east, 7 km south and 4 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. West
  • B. East ✓
  • C. South
  • D. North-East
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). North-south cancels out; net east movement=4, so final direction is East.
Q17 Medium

A person starts facing North and turns in this order: left, right, left, right. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. West
  • B. East
  • C. North ✓
  • D. South
Explanation: Applying turns in order from North leads to North.
Q18 Medium

A person starts facing West and turns in this order: right, right, left, right. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. East ✓
  • B. West
  • C. South
  • D. North
Explanation: Applying turns in order from West leads to East.
Q19 Medium

A person walks 16 km north, 8 km east, then 1 km south. How far from start now?

  • A. 18
  • B. 15
  • C. 16
  • D. 17 ✓
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). Net move: east=8, north=15. Distance = sqrt(8^2+15^2) = 17 km.
Q20 Medium

A person walks 10 km north, 6 km east, 10 km south and 2 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. South
  • B. East ✓
  • C. West
  • D. North-East
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). North-south cancels out; net east movement=4, so final direction is East.
Q21 Medium

A person starts facing West and turns in this order: left, left, right, left. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. West
  • B. East ✓
  • C. North
  • D. South
Explanation: Applying turns in order from West leads to East.
Q22 Medium

A person walks 7 km north, 7 km east, 7 km south and 4 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. West
  • B. South
  • C. East ✓
  • D. North-East
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). North-south cancels out; net east movement=3, so final direction is East.
Q23 Medium

A person starts facing South and turns in this order: right, left, left, left. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. East
  • B. South
  • C. North ✓
  • D. West
Explanation: Applying turns in order from South leads to North.
Q24 Medium

A person walks 10 km north, 3 km east, 8 km south and 3 km west. In which direction is the person from start?

  • A. South
  • B. West
  • C. North ✓
  • D. North-East
Explanation: Use the fundamental formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Always ensure units are consistent (convert km/hr to m/s by multiplying by 5/18 when needed). East-west cancels out; net north movement=2, so final direction is North.
Q25 Medium

A person starts facing East and turns in this order: left, left, right, left. Which direction is the person facing at the end?

  • A. West ✓
  • B. South
  • C. East
  • D. North
Explanation: Applying turns in order from East leads to West.

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