Correct Answer
✅ Option b — North
All Options:
- ASouth
- BNorth
- CWest
- DEast
Detailed Solution & Explanation
Normally:
- North points to actual North.
- East points to actual East.
- South points to actual South.
- West points to actual West.
Due to the wind, the direction pole rotated. We are given that the pointer labeled \"West\" now points to actual South. Since South is clockwise from West, this means the entire pole has been rotated by counter-clockwise (or clockwise).
Let\'s determine where all the pointers are pointing now:
- The pointer labeled \"West\" points to actual **South**.
- The pointer labeled \"North\" (which is clockwise from West) points to actual **West**.
- The pointer labeled \"East\" (which is from West) points to actual **North**.
- The pointer labeled \"South\" (which is counter-clockwise from West) points to actual **East**.
Harish traveled in the direction of the pointer labeled \"East\", thinking he was going East. However, the pointer labeled \"East\" was actually pointing North. Thus, Harish was actually traveling North.
Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.
About This Chapter: Direction Tests
Paper
Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Weightage
5 Marks
Key Topics
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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This topic carries 5 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.
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