Reasoning question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
One morning Shikhar and Dhavan were sitting in a park facing each other. Shikhar’s shadow was falling to his left. Which direction was Dhavan facing?
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
South
To solve this directional puzzle, we can use the position of the sun in the morning as our primary clue:
The position of the sun: In the morning, the sun is always in the East.
The direction of shadows: Because the sun is in the East, all shadows in the morning must fall directly toward the West.
Step-by-Step Logic:
Find Shikhar's orientation: We are told that Shikhar’s shadow is falling to his own left side. Since we already know that all morning shadows fall toward the West, this means Shikhar's left side is facing West.
Determine Shikhar's direction: If you stand so that your left hand points toward the West, your body must be facing North (and your right hand will point East, while your back is to the South).
Determine Dhavan's direction: The problem states that Shikhar and Dhavan are sitting in the park facing each other. Since Shikhar is facing North, Dhavan must be looking directly at him from the opposite direction, which means Dhavan is facing South.
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