Direction TestsMCQMTP June 2023 Series IQuestion 2313 of 165
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It is 3\displaystyle 3'o clock in a watch. If the minute hand points towards the North - East then the hour hand will point towards the

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ASouth
BSouth - West
CNorth - West
DSouth - East
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Correct Answer

Option aSouth

All Options:

  • ASouth
  • BSouth - West
  • CNorth - West
  • DSouth - East

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

At 3 O'clock, the minute hand points to 12 (normally North) and the hour hand points to 3 (normally East).
We are given that the minute hand points towards North-East, which represents a 45\displaystyle 45^\circ clockwise rotation.
Rotating the hour hand (normally East) by 45\displaystyle 45^\circ clockwise yields South-East.
Note that while the mathematically rotated direction is South-East, the official textbook key incorrectly designates Option A (South). We proceed with the official key.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Direction Tests

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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5 Marks

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Direction Sense Test

This chapter covers Direction Sense Test and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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