Maheep started to move in the direction of the East. After moving 17…

The correct answer is Option (4) → 13 m

Let’s trace Maheep’s movement step by step

1. He starts and moves 17 m towards the East.
2. He turns left (now facing North) and moves 12 m.
3. He turns left again (now facing West) and moves 12 m.

Now calculate the net displacement:

• East–West movement:
  17 m East − 12 m West = 5 m East
• North–South movement:
  12 m North

Distance from starting point:

$\sqrt{5^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{25 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13 \text{ m}$