Reasoning question from Social Forest Worker exam, 2026 by JKSSB
A man walks 57 m, turns right and walks 76 m, then turns right again and walks 57 m. If at the time of sunset, his shadow is to his left, in which direction did he start?
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
South
The correct option is A) South.
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Determine Final Facing Direction:
At sunset, the sun is in the West, so all shadows fall towards the East.
His shadow is to his left, which means his left side is pointing East.
If facing East is to his left, he must be facing North at the end of his walk.
Trace the Movements Backwards:
Final Direction: Facing North after making two right turns.
Two right turns equal a 180-degree change in direction (facing the exact opposite way from where he started).
Since he ended up facing North, he must have started walking facing South.
Verification
Start: Walk 57 m South.
Turn Right: Walk 76 m West.
Turn Right: Walk 57 m North.
Final state: Facing North at sunset, with East (and his shadow) to his left.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
