A postman walks 6 km east, then 8 km north, then 6 km west. What is the shortest distance from his starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A postman walks 6 km east, then 8 km north, then 6 km west. What is the shortest distance from his starting point?
A. 10 km
B. 6 km
C. 8 km
D. 14 km
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
East 6, north 8, west 6 -> east-west cancel, 8 km north.

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Question #1
Jadeja 3 km towards north. After walking turns to the left and walks 7 km. Walks, then turns left and walks 6 km. Walks and then turns left and walks 7 km. And it goes on. In which direction is Jadeja facing?
A. North
B. West
C. East
D. South

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Starts North. 1st left turn = West. 2nd left turn = South. 3rd left turn = East. Jadeja is facing East.

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Question #2
A man travels 9 km west, then 12 km south, then 9 km east. Shortest distance?
A. 9 km
B. 15 km
C. 12 km
D. 21 km

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
West-east cancel, 12 km south.

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Question #3
One morning, a man is practicing karate. He is in head posture. His face is towards east. In which direction is his right hand?
A. North
B. East
C. West
D. South

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Normally, if a person stands upright facing East, their right hand points South. In a headstand posture (upside down), the left and right orientation is reversed. Therefore, his right hand will point towards the North.

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