{"id":41044,"date":"2024-05-07T06:02:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T06:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=41044"},"modified":"2024-05-07T06:02:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T06:02:39","slug":"upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC PRELIMS TOPIC WISE QUESTION-GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY-BLOOD RELATION AND DIRECTION SENSE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69effe09e4e1a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69effe09e4e1a\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q1_ABCDE_and_F_member_of_a_family_consisting_of_4_adults_and_3_children_two_of_whom_and_G_are_girls_A_and_D_are_brothers_and_A_is_a_doctor_E_is_an_engineer_married_to_one_of_the_brothers_and_has_two_children_B_is_married_to_D_and_Gis_their_child_Who_is_C_1998\" title=\"Q1. A,B,C,D,E and F member of a family consisting of 4 adults and 3 children, two of whom, and G are girls. A and D are brothers and A is a doctor. E is an engineer married to one of the brothers and has two children. B is married to D and Gis their child. Who is C? (1998)\">Q1. A,B,C,D,E and F member of a family consisting of 4 adults and 3 children, two of whom, and G are girls. A and D are brothers and A is a doctor. E is an engineer married to one of the brothers and has two children. B is married to D and Gis their child. Who is C? (1998)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_d\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q2_Examine_the_following_relationship_among_members_of_a_family_of_six_persons_A_B_C_D_C_D_E_and_F_2000\" title=\"Q2. Examine the following relationship among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, C, D, E and F. (2000)\">Q2. Examine the following relationship among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, C, D, E and F. (2000)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q3_A_person_travels_12_km_due_North_then_15_km_due_East_after_that_15_km_due_West_and_then_18_km_due_South_How_far_is_he_from_the_starting_point_2009\" title=\"Q3. A person travels 12 km due North, then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point? (2009)\">Q3. A person travels 12 km due North, then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point? (2009)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_a\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q4_In_a_meeting_the_map_of_a_village_was_placed_in_such_a_manner_that_South-East_becomes_North_North-East_becomes_West_and_so_on_What_will_South_become2010\" title=\"Q4. In a meeting, the map of a village was placed in such a manner that South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will South become?(2010)\">Q4. In a meeting, the map of a village was placed in such a manner that South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will South become?(2010)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b-2\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q5_The_houses_of_A_and_B_face_each_other_on_a_road_going_North-South_As_being_on_the_western_side_A_comes_out_of_his_house_turns_left_travels_5_km_turns_right_travels_5_km_to_the_front_of_Ds_house_B_does_exactly_the_same_and_reaches_the_front_of_Cs_house_In_this_context_which_one_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_2011\" title=\"Q5. The houses of A and B face each other on a road going North-South, A&#8217;s being on the western side. A comes out of his house, turns left, travels 5 km, turns right, travels 5 km to the front of D&#8217;s house. B does exactly the same and reaches the front of C&#8217;s house. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct? (2011)\">Q5. The houses of A and B face each other on a road going North-South, A&#8217;s being on the western side. A comes out of his house, turns left, travels 5 km, turns right, travels 5 km to the front of D&#8217;s house. B does exactly the same and reaches the front of C&#8217;s house. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct? (2011)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_c\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q6_Given_that2012\" title=\"Q6. Given that(2012)\">Q6. Given that(2012)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_a-2\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q7_Location_of_B_is_North_of_A_and_location_of_C_is_East_of_A_The_distances_AB_and_AC_are_5_km_and_12_km_respectively_The_shortest_distance_in_km_between_the_locations_B_and_C_is_2014\" title=\"Q7. Location of B is North of A and location of C is East of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km, respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is (2014)\">Q7. Location of B is North of A and location of C is East of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km, respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is (2014)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b-3\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q8_Consider_the_following_statements_2014\" title=\"Q8. Consider the following statements (2014)\">Q8. Consider the following statements (2014)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b-4\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q9_In_a_row_A_is_in_the_11th_position_from_the_left_and_Bis_interchange_then_A_becomes_18th_from_the_left_How_imany_persons_are_there_in_the_row_other_than_A_and_B_2014\" title=\"Q9. In a row A is in the 11th position from the left and Bis interchange, then A becomes 18th from the left. How imany persons are there in the row other than A and B (2014)\">Q9. In a row A is in the 11th position from the left and Bis interchange, then A becomes 18th from the left. How imany persons are there in the row other than A and B (2014)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_c-2\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q10_Shahid_and_Rohit_start_from_the_same_point_in_opposite_directions_After_each_1_km_Shahid_always_turns_left_and_Rohit_always_turns_right_Which_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_2015\" title=\"Q10. Shahid and Rohit start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Shahid always turns left and Rohit always turns right. Which of the following statements is correct? (2015)\">Q10. Shahid and Rohit start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Shahid always turns left and Rohit always turns right. Which of the following statements is correct? (2015)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b-5\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q11_A_person_X_was_driving_in_a_place_where_all_roads_ran_either_North-South_or_East-West_forming_a_grid_Roads_are_at_a_distance_of_1_km_from_each_other_in_a_parallel_He_started_at_the_intersection_of_two_roads_drove_3_km_North_3_km_West_and_4_km_South_Which_sub_further_route_could_bring_him_back_to_his_starting_sub_point_if_the_same_route_is_not_repeated_2016\" title=\"Q11. A person X was driving in a place where all roads ran either North-South or East-West, forming a grid. Roads are at a distance of 1 km from each other in a parallel. He started at the intersection of two roads, drove 3 km North, 3 km West and 4 km South. Which sub further route could bring him back to his starting sub point, if the same route is not repeated? (2016)\">Q11. A person X was driving in a place where all roads ran either North-South or East-West, forming a grid. Roads are at a distance of 1 km from each other in a parallel. He started at the intersection of two roads, drove 3 km North, 3 km West and 4 km South. Which sub further route could bring him back to his starting sub point, if the same route is not repeated? (2016)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q12_%E2%80%98A_started_from_his_house_and_walked_20_m_towards_East_where_his_friend_%E2%80%98B_joined_him_They_together_walked_10_m_in_the_same_direction_Then_%E2%80%98A_turned_left_while_%E2%80%98B_turned_right_and_travelled_2_m_and_8_m_respectively_Again_%E2%80%98B_turned_left_to_travel_4_m_followed_by_5_m_to_his_right_to_reach_his_office_%E2%80%98A_turned_right_and_travelled_12m_to_reach_his_office_What_is_the_shortest_distance_between_the_two_offices_2019\" title=\"Q12. &#8216;A&#8217; started from his house and walked 20 m towards East, where his friend &#8216;B&#8217; joined him. They together walked 10 m in the same direction. Then &#8216;A&#8217; turned left while &#8216;B&#8217; turned right and travelled 2 m and 8 m respectively. Again &#8216;B&#8217; turned left to travel 4 m followed by 5 m to his right to reach his office. &#8216;A&#8217; turned right and travelled 12m to reach his office. What is the shortest distance between the two offices? (2019)\">Q12. &#8216;A&#8217; started from his house and walked 20 m towards East, where his friend &#8216;B&#8217; joined him. They together walked 10 m in the same direction. Then &#8216;A&#8217; turned left while &#8216;B&#8217; turned right and travelled 2 m and 8 m respectively. Again &#8216;B&#8217; turned left to travel 4 m followed by 5 m to his right to reach his office. &#8216;A&#8217; turned right and travelled 12m to reach his office. What is the shortest distance between the two offices? (2019)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b-6\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q13_A_family_of_two_generations_consisting_of_six_members_P_Q_R_S_T_and_U_has_three_males_and_three_females_There_are_two_married_couples_and_two_unmarried_siblings_U_is_Ps_daughter_and_Qis_Rs_mother-in-law_T_is_an_unmarried_male_and_S_is_a_male_Which_one_of_the_following_is_correct_2020\" title=\"Q13. A family of two generations consisting of six members P, Q, R, S, T and U has three males and three females. There are two married couples and two unmarried siblings. U is P&#8217;s daughter and Qis R&#8217;s mother-in-law. T is an unmarried male and S is a male. Which one of the following is correct? (2020)\">Q13. A family of two generations consisting of six members P, Q, R, S, T and U has three males and three females. There are two married couples and two unmarried siblings. U is P&#8217;s daughter and Qis R&#8217;s mother-in-law. T is an unmarried male and S is a male. Which one of the following is correct? (2020)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b-7\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q14_A_woman_runs_12_km_towards_her_North_then_6_km_towards_her_South_and_then_8_km_towards_East_en_In_which_direction_is_she_from_her_starting_point_2021\" title=\"Q14. A woman runs 12 km towards her North, then 6 km towards her South and then 8 km towards East en In which direction is she from her starting point? (2021)\">Q14. A woman runs 12 km towards her North, then 6 km towards her South and then 8 km towards East en In which direction is she from her starting point? (2021)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b-8\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q15_A_bank_employee_drives_10_km_towards_South_from_her_house_and_turns_to_her_left_and_drives_another_20_km_She_again_turns_left_and_drives_40_km_then_she_turns_to_her_right_and_drives_for_another_5_km_She_again_turns_to_her_right_and_drives_another_30_km_to_reach_her_bank_where_she_works_What_is_the_shortest_distance_between_her_bank_and_her_house_yod_2021\" title=\"Q15. A bank employee drives 10 km towards South from her house and turns to her left and drives another 20 km. She again turns left and drives 40 km, then she turns to her right and drives for another 5 km. She again turns to her right and drives another 30 km to reach her bank where she works. What is the shortest distance between her bank and her house? yod (2021)\">Q15. A bank employee drives 10 km towards South from her house and turns to her left and drives another 20 km. She again turns left and drives 40 km, then she turns to her right and drives for another 5 km. She again turns to her right and drives another 30 km to reach her bank where she works. What is the shortest distance between her bank and her house? yod (2021)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_b-9\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q16_A_man_walks_down_the_backside_of_his_house_straight_25m_then_turn_to_right_50m_again_then_he_turns_towards_left_and_again_walks_25_m_If_his_house_faces_to_the_East_what_is_his_direction_from_the_starting_point\" title=\"Q16. A man walks down the backside of his house straight 25m then turn to right 50m again then he turns towards left and again walks 25 m. If his house faces to the East, what is his direction from the starting point\">Q16. A man walks down the backside of his house straight 25m then turn to right 50m again then he turns towards left and again walks 25 m. If his house faces to the East, what is his direction from the starting point<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_d-2\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q17_the_question_and_two_statements_given_below\" title=\"Q17. the question and two statements given below.\">Q17. the question and two statements given below.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_d-3\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q18_Two_friends_X_and_Y_start_running_and_they_run_together_for_50_m_in_the_same_direction_and_reach_a_point_X_turns_right_and_runs_60_m_while_Y_turns_left_and_runs_40_m_Then_X_turns_left_and_runs_50_m_and_stops_while_Y_turns_right_and_runs_50_m_and_then_stops_How_far_are_the_two_friends_from_each_other_now_2022\" title=\"Q18. Two friends X and Y start running and they run together for 50 m in the same direction and reach a point. X turns right and runs 60 m, while Y turns left and runs 40 m. Then X turns left and runs 50 m and stops, while Y turns right and runs 50 m and then stops. How far are the two friends from each other now? (2022)\">Q18. Two friends X and Y start running and they run together for 50 m in the same direction and reach a point. X turns right and runs 60 m, while Y turns left and runs 40 m. Then X turns left and runs 50 m and stops, while Y turns right and runs 50 m and then stops. How far are the two friends from each other now? (2022)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_a-3\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Q19_P_Q_R_S_T_and_U_are_six_members_of_a_family_R_is_the_spouse_of_Q_U_is_the_mother_of_T_and_S_is_the_daughter_of_U_Ps_daughter_is_T_and_Rs_son_is_P_There_are_two_couples_in_the_family_Which_one_of_the_following_is_correct2022\" title=\"Q19. P, Q, R, S, T and U are six members of a family. R is the spouse of Q. U is the mother of T and S is the daughter of U. P&#8217;s daughter is T and R&#8217;s son is P. There are two couples in the family. Which one of the following is correct?(2022)\">Q19. P, Q, R, S, T and U are six members of a family. R is the spouse of Q. U is the mother of T and S is the daughter of U. P&#8217;s daughter is T and R&#8217;s son is P. There are two couples in the family. Which one of the following is correct?(2022)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Ans_d-4\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-question-general-mental-ability-blood-relation-and-direction-sense\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_ABCDE_and_F_member_of_a_family_consisting_of_4_adults_and_3_children_two_of_whom_and_G_are_girls_A_and_D_are_brothers_and_A_is_a_doctor_E_is_an_engineer_married_to_one_of_the_brothers_and_has_two_children_B_is_married_to_D_and_Gis_their_child_Who_is_C_1998\"><\/span>Q1. A,B,C,D,E and F member of a family consisting of 4 adults and 3 children, two of whom, and G are girls. A and D are brothers and A is a doctor. E is an engineer married to one of the brothers and has two children. B is married to D and Gis their child. Who is C? (1998)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) G&#8217;s brother<br>(b) F&#8217;s father<br>(c) E&#8217;s father<br>(d) A&#8217;s son<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question,<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-65.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41045\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Examine_the_following_relationship_among_members_of_a_family_of_six_persons_A_B_C_D_C_D_E_and_F_2000\"><\/span><br>Q2. Examine the following relationship among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, C, D, E and F. (2000)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The number of males equals that of females.<br>2 . A and E are sons of F.                                                                                                                                                                       3. D is the mother of two, one boy and one girl.                                                                                                                                   4. B is the son of A.                                                                                                                                                                            5. There is only one married couple in the family at present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above?<br>(a) A, B and C are all females<br>(b) A is the husband of D<br>(c) E and F are children D<br>(d) D grand daughter of F<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EXP. according to the question <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-66.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41046 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 340px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 340\/199;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_A_person_travels_12_km_due_North_then_15_km_due_East_after_that_15_km_due_West_and_then_18_km_due_South_How_far_is_he_from_the_starting_point_2009\"><\/span> Q3. A person travels 12 km due North, then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point? (2009)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 6 km<br>(b) 33 km<br>(c) 12 km<br>(d) 60 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question, Let O be the starting point P,Q,R position after every movement                                                         <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"210\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-67.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41047 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 438px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 438\/210;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_In_a_meeting_the_map_of_a_village_was_placed_in_such_a_manner_that_South-East_becomes_North_North-East_becomes_West_and_so_on_What_will_South_become2010\"><\/span>Q4. In a meeting, the map of a village was placed in such a manner that South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will South become?(2010)<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>a) North<br>(b) North-East<br>(c) North-West<br>(d) West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-2\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question,<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"239\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-68.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41048 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 288px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 288\/239;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>From the figure, it is clear that &#8216;S&#8217; (South) becomes &#8216;North-East&#8217; in the new figure (dotted line)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_The_houses_of_A_and_B_face_each_other_on_a_road_going_North-South_As_being_on_the_western_side_A_comes_out_of_his_house_turns_left_travels_5_km_turns_right_travels_5_km_to_the_front_of_Ds_house_B_does_exactly_the_same_and_reaches_the_front_of_Cs_house_In_this_context_which_one_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_2011\"><\/span>Q5. The houses of A and B face each other on a road going North-South, A&#8217;s being on the western side. A comes out of his house, turns left, travels 5 km, turns right, travels 5 km to the front of D&#8217;s house. B does exactly the same and reaches the front of C&#8217;s house. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct? (2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>(a) C and D live on the same street<br>(b) C&#8217;s house faces South<br>(c) The houses of C and D are less than 20 km apart<br>(d) None of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the question <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"294\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-69.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41049 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 333px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 333\/294;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Given_that2012\"><\/span>Q6. Given that(2012)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A is the brother of B.                                                                                                                                                                               D is the brother of E.                                                                                                                                                                             C is the father of A.                                                                                                                                                                             E is the daughter of B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the uncle of D is<br>(a) A<br>(b) B                                                                                                                                                                                                       (c) C<br>(d) E <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-2\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EXP. According to the question<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"142\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-70.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41050 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 237px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 237\/142;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Location_of_B_is_North_of_A_and_location_of_C_is_East_of_A_The_distances_AB_and_AC_are_5_km_and_12_km_respectively_The_shortest_distance_in_km_between_the_locations_B_and_C_is_2014\"><\/span>Q7. Location of B is North of A and location of C is East of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km, respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is<br>(2014)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 60<br>(b) 13<br>(c) 17<br>(d) 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-3\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. From the, given information, the direction graph can be drawn as,<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"137\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-71.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41051 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 211px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 211\/137;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let shortest distance between B and C x km <br>12 km-<br>Let shortest distance between B and C be x km.<br>Now, by Pythagoras theorem<br>BC*2=AB*2+AC*2<br>(x) = (5)\u00b2 + (12) 10 x=25+144<br>x*2 = 169                                                                                                                                                                                                  X=13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Consider_the_following_statements_2014\"><\/span>Q8. Consider the following statements (2014)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are six villages A, B, C, D, E and F.                                                                                                                                            F is 1 km to the West of D.<br>B is 1 km to the East of E.<br>A is 2 km to the North of E.<br>C is 1 km to the East of A.<br>D is 1 km to the South of A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which three villages are in a line?<br>(a) A, C, B      (b) A, D, E       (c) C, B, F      (d) F, B, D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-4\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. As per the given information, the location of the six villages A, B, C, D, E and F is as shown in the below figure:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"156\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-72.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41053 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 204px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 204\/156;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, the three villages A, D and E are in a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_In_a_row_A_is_in_the_11th_position_from_the_left_and_Bis_interchange_then_A_becomes_18th_from_the_left_How_imany_persons_are_there_in_the_row_other_than_A_and_B_2014\"><\/span>Q9. In a row A is in the 11th position from the left and Bis interchange, then A becomes 18th from the left. How imany persons are there in the row other than A and B (2014)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 27<br>(b) 26<br>(c) 25<br>(d) 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-2\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. The arrangement is as shown<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"173\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-73.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41055 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 299px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 299\/173;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, total number of persons in row<br>17+9+1= 27 persons Now, total persons in a row other than A and B<br>27-2 =25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_Shahid_and_Rohit_start_from_the_same_point_in_opposite_directions_After_each_1_km_Shahid_always_turns_left_and_Rohit_always_turns_right_Which_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_2015\"><\/span>Q10. Shahid and Rohit start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Shahid always turns left and Rohit always turns right. Which of the following statements is correct?<br>(2015)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) After both have travelled 2 km, the distance between them is 4 km<br>(b) They meet after each has travelled 3 km<br>(c) They meet for the first time after each has travelled 4 km<br>(d) They go on without ever meeting again<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-5\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the given information, we can make the following direction diagram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"234\" height=\"123\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-74.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41056 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 234px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 234\/123;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, R Rohit, S\u2192 Shahid From the above direction diagram, they meet after each has<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_A_person_X_was_driving_in_a_place_where_all_roads_ran_either_North-South_or_East-West_forming_a_grid_Roads_are_at_a_distance_of_1_km_from_each_other_in_a_parallel_He_started_at_the_intersection_of_two_roads_drove_3_km_North_3_km_West_and_4_km_South_Which_sub_further_route_could_bring_him_back_to_his_starting_sub_point_if_the_same_route_is_not_repeated_2016\"><\/span>Q11. A person X was driving in a place where all roads ran either North-South or East-West, forming a grid. Roads are at a distance of 1 km from each other in a parallel. He started at the intersection of two roads, drove 3 km North, 3 km West and 4 km South. Which sub further route could bring him back to his starting sub point, if the same route is not repeated? (2016) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 3 km East, then 2 km South<br>(b) 3 km East, then 1 km North<br>(c) 1 km North, then 2 km West<br>(d) 3 km South, then 1 km North <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_%E2%80%98A_started_from_his_house_and_walked_20_m_towards_East_where_his_friend_%E2%80%98B_joined_him_They_together_walked_10_m_in_the_same_direction_Then_%E2%80%98A_turned_left_while_%E2%80%98B_turned_right_and_travelled_2_m_and_8_m_respectively_Again_%E2%80%98B_turned_left_to_travel_4_m_followed_by_5_m_to_his_right_to_reach_his_office_%E2%80%98A_turned_right_and_travelled_12m_to_reach_his_office_What_is_the_shortest_distance_between_the_two_offices_2019\"><\/span>Q12. &#8216;A&#8217; started from his house and walked 20 m towards East, where his friend &#8216;B&#8217; joined him. They together walked 10 m in the same direction. Then &#8216;A&#8217; turned left while &#8216;B&#8217; turned right and travelled 2 m and 8 m respectively. Again &#8216;B&#8217; turned left to travel 4 m followed by 5 m to his right to reach his office. &#8216;A&#8217; turned right and travelled 12m to reach his office. What is the shortest distance between the two offices? (2019)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 15m<br>(b) 17m<br>(c) 19 m<br>(d) 20m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-6\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question,                                                                                                                                                walking directions of A and B borare show in figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"377\" height=\"252\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-75.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41062 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-75.png 377w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-75-263x175.png 263w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 377px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 377\/252;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortest distance between both offices is QR.<br>QR = PR\u00b2 + PQ2 =\u221a152 +82 225+ 64<br>QR= \u221a289<br>17 m<br>Hence, shortest distance between two offices is 17 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q13_A_family_of_two_generations_consisting_of_six_members_P_Q_R_S_T_and_U_has_three_males_and_three_females_There_are_two_married_couples_and_two_unmarried_siblings_U_is_Ps_daughter_and_Qis_Rs_mother-in-law_T_is_an_unmarried_male_and_S_is_a_male_Which_one_of_the_following_is_correct_2020\"><\/span>Q13. A family of two generations consisting of six members P, Q, R, S, T and U has three males and three females. There are two married couples and two unmarried siblings. U is P&#8217;s daughter and Qis R&#8217;s mother-in-law. T is an unmarried male and S is a male. Which one of the following is correct? (2020)                                                                                                                     <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) R is U&#8217;s husband<br>(b) R is S&#8217;s wife<br>(c) S is unmarried<br>(d) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-7\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EXP. according to the question <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"110\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-76.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41063 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/110;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_A_woman_runs_12_km_towards_her_North_then_6_km_towards_her_South_and_then_8_km_towards_East_en_In_which_direction_is_she_from_her_starting_point_2021\"><\/span>Q14. A woman runs 12 km towards her North, then 6 km towards her South and then 8 km towards East en In which direction is she from her starting point?<br>(2021)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) An angle less than 45\u00b0 South of East og<br>(b) An angle less than 45\u00b0 North of East<br>(c) An angle more than 45\u00b0 South of East                                                                                                                                        (d) An angle more than 45\u00b0 North of East mal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-8\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. The path taken by the woman has been depicted below<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"138\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41070 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 274px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 274\/138;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>She must be an angle less than 45 degree north of east from starting point .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q15_A_bank_employee_drives_10_km_towards_South_from_her_house_and_turns_to_her_left_and_drives_another_20_km_She_again_turns_left_and_drives_40_km_then_she_turns_to_her_right_and_drives_for_another_5_km_She_again_turns_to_her_right_and_drives_another_30_km_to_reach_her_bank_where_she_works_What_is_the_shortest_distance_between_her_bank_and_her_house_yod_2021\"><\/span>Q15. A bank employee drives 10 km towards South from her house and turns to her left and drives another 20 km. She again turns left and drives 40 km, then she turns to her right and drives for another 5 km. She again turns to her right and drives another 30 km to reach her bank where she works. What is the shortest distance between her bank and her house? yod<br>(2021)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 20 km <br>(b) 25 km                                                                                                                                                                                                (c) 30km          <br>(d) 35 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-9\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question,<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"198\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-78.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41068 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 243px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 243\/198;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Shortest distance between her bank and her house                                                                                                                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/b41a84ad-c0e3-4475-93c9-9f01c8770404\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> 20+5=25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q16_A_man_walks_down_the_backside_of_his_house_straight_25m_then_turn_to_right_50m_again_then_he_turns_towards_left_and_again_walks_25_m_If_his_house_faces_to_the_East_what_is_his_direction_from_the_starting_point\"><\/span>Q16. A man walks down the backside of his house straight 25m then turn to right 50m again then he turns towards left and again walks 25 m. If his house faces to the East, what is his direction from the starting point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>                                                                                                                                                                                                            (a) South-East<br>(b) South-West<br>(c) North-East<br>(d) North-West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-2\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"157\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-82.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41077 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 359px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 359\/157;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>A=Starting point, D = End point Hence, now the man is facing North-West direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q17_the_question_and_two_statements_given_below\"><\/span>Q17. the question and two statements given below.                                                                                                                     <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Question Is Z brother of X?<br>Statement 1 X is a brother of Y and Y is a brother<br>Statement 2 X, Y and Z are siblings.<br><br>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the question and the statements?<br>(a) Statement 1 alone is sufficient to answer the question                                                                                                               (b) Statement 2 alone is sufficient to answer the question                                                                                                              (c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are sufficient to answer the question<br> (d) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are not sufficient to answer the question<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-3\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EXP. From Statement 1 X is the brother of Y, and Y is the brother of Z. But we do not know whether Z is a male or a female. So, we cannot say whether Z is the brother or sister of X.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"234\" height=\"43\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-83.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41079 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 234px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 234\/43;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Statement 2 X, Y, and Z are siblings. It tells us<br>nothing much. Here, also the gender of Z is not known. So,<br>Z can be either brother or sister of X. Even if we combine the two statements, we cannot answer the given questions.<br>Therefore, Statement 1 and Statement 2 are not sufficient to answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q18_Two_friends_X_and_Y_start_running_and_they_run_together_for_50_m_in_the_same_direction_and_reach_a_point_X_turns_right_and_runs_60_m_while_Y_turns_left_and_runs_40_m_Then_X_turns_left_and_runs_50_m_and_stops_while_Y_turns_right_and_runs_50_m_and_then_stops_How_far_are_the_two_friends_from_each_other_now_2022\"><\/span>Q18. Two friends X and Y start running and they run together for 50 m in the same direction and reach a point. X turns right and runs 60 m, while Y turns left and runs 40 m. Then X turns left and runs 50 m and stops, while Y turns right and runs 50 m and then stops. How far are the two friends from each other now? (2022)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 100 m<br>(b) 60 m<br>(c) 90 mA<br>(d) 50 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-3\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let they are starting from O and run 50 m and reach at P. X turns right and runs 60 m and reach at Q. While Y turns left runs 40 m and reach at R. Again X turns left and runs 50m and reach at S while Y turns right and runs 50 m and reach at T.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"168\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-84.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41080 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/168;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q19_P_Q_R_S_T_and_U_are_six_members_of_a_family_R_is_the_spouse_of_Q_U_is_the_mother_of_T_and_S_is_the_daughter_of_U_Ps_daughter_is_T_and_Rs_son_is_P_There_are_two_couples_in_the_family_Which_one_of_the_following_is_correct2022\"><\/span>Q19. P, Q, R, S, T and U are six members of a family. R is the spouse of Q. U is the mother of T and S is the daughter of U. P&#8217;s daughter is T and R&#8217;s son is P. There are two couples in the family. Which one of the following is correct?(2022)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Qis the grandfather of T<br>(b) Q is the grandmother of T<br>(c) R is the mother of P<br>(d) T is the granddaughter of Q<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-4\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. The family tree, as per the information provided in the question has been depicted below.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"190\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-85.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41081 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/190;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We can see that T grand daughter of Q<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-c6ab63ae-7083-4831-b519-cb89dacafb18\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-52c5a91b-6ed6-46e3-b781-7cc0c63a0b76\">For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-d014fe86-d628-49d8-82ce-6c60dc6e7a73\">For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-38177954-e668-4d8d-b250-d0fbd5a09390\">Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-49ca2fe3-109f-4a88-b72e-9df49c3d328e\"><li>1. 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