Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Direction Sense

Question:

C is to the East of B, which is to the North of D. If A is to the South of D, then in which general direction of C is A?

Options:

South

South-West

North

North-East

Correct Answer:

South-West

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → South-West

Step-by-Step Mapping:

  1. B and D: The problem states "B is to the North of D." This means if we place D at a point, B is directly above it.
  2. C and B: "C is to the East of B." So, starting from B, we move to the right to place C.
  3. A and D: "A is to the South of D." This means A is directly below D.

Visualizing the Positions:

Imagine a grid:

  • B is at the top left.
  • C is to the right of B.
  • D is below B.
  • A is below D.

Conclusion:

Looking from C towards A:

  • You have to look down (which is South).
  • You have to look to the left (which is West).

Therefore, A is in the South-West direction of C