Do you dream of securing a stable desk job in the government sector? The SSC CHSL exam is your golden ticket to becoming a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Data Entry Operator (DEO). But to get your name on the merit list, you have to score high marks in the Tier 1 exam. In the General Intelligence (Reasoning) section, many students make silly mistakes because they get confused with “Left” and “Right.” One of the easiest but most tricky topics is Direction and Distance. You might think, “I know where North and South are, so this is easy.” But due to exam pressure, questions like “A man turns 135 degrees clockwise and then 45 degrees anti-clockwise” can twist your brain. To help you with that, we have provided a free PDF of Direction and Distance Questions for SSC CHSL exam.
Why is Direction and Distance Important for SSC CHSL?
In the Tier 1 Reasoning section (25 questions), this topic is a crucial score booster.
- Sure-Shot Marks: You can consistently expect 2 to 3 questions in every shift.
- Real-Life Logic: It relies on simple navigation. If you know the sun rises in the East, you can solve “Shadow” questions easily.
- High Accuracy: Unlike Analogy, there is no guessing here. If your diagram is correct, your answer is 100% correct.
Download Free PDF of Direction & Distance Questions for SSC CHSL
We have prepared a comprehensive PDF containing exam-level questions. We have chosen questions that match the exact difficulty level of SSC CHSL—ranging from simple turns to Pythagoras theorem problems. Download it, save it, and practice these questions to sharpen your brain.
Q1. A man starts from a point and walks 4 km towards North. He turns to his right and walks 2 km. He turns right again and walks 4 km. In which direction is he now from the starting point?
(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
(d) West
Answer: (c) East
(Logic: He goes Up (North), turns Right (East), turns Right (South). He comes back to the same horizontal line. He is now to the East of the starting point.)
Q2. Rahul travels 10 km towards the North. Then he turns left and travels 4 km. Then he turns right and travels 5 km. Finally, he turns right and travels 4 km. How far is he from the starting point?
(a) 10 km
(b) 15 km
(c) 19 km
(d) 5 km
Answer: (b) 15 km
(Logic: Vertical distance = 10 (up) + 5 (up after turns) = 15 km. Horizontal distance cancels out (4 km Left then 4 km Right). Total distance = 15 km.)
Q3. One morning after sunrise, Suresh was standing facing a pole. The shadow of the pole fell exactly to his right. To which direction was he facing?
(a) East
(b) West
(c) South
(d) North
Answer: (c) South
(Logic: In the morning, Sun is in East -> Shadow is in West. If shadow is to his Right, his Right side is West. This means he is facing South.)
Q4. A person is facing North-East. He turns 90 degrees in the clockwise direction and then 135 degrees in the anti-clockwise direction. Which direction is he facing now?
(a) North
(b) West
(c) North-West
(d) South-East
Answer: (a) North
(Logic: Initial: NE (45°). Turn 1: +90° (Clockwise) = 135° (SE). Turn 2: -135° (Anti-Clockwise) = 0° (North). Final direction is North.)
Q5. Point A is 5m to the West of Point B. Point C is 5m to the South of Point B. What is the direction of Point A with respect to Point C?
(a) North-East
(b) North-West
(c) South-West
(d) South-East
Answer: (b) North-West
(Logic: A is West of B. C is South of B. So A is above and to the left of C. That direction is North-West.)
Q6. Ravi leaves his home and walks 10 meters towards the South. Then he turns left and walks 20 meters. Then he turns right and walks 10 meters. Finally, he turns right and walks 20 meters. How far is he from his home?
(a) 10 m
(b) 20 m
(c) 30 m
(d) 40 m
Answer: (b) 20 m
(Logic: He goes South 10. Left (East) 20. Right (South) 10. Right (West) 20. Horizontal movement cancels (20 East – 20 West = 0). Vertical movement adds up: 10 South + 10 South = 20 meters.)
Q7. If ‘South-East’ becomes ‘North’, ‘North-East’ becomes ‘West’, and so on, what will ‘West’ become?
(a) North-East
(b) North-West
(c) South-East
(d) South-West
Answer: (c) South-East
(Logic: SE to North is a 135° Anti-Clockwise shift. Apply the same to the West. West moved 135° Anti-Clockwise and landed on South-East.)
Q8. A child is looking for his father. He went 90 meters in the East before turning to his right. He went 20 meters before turning to his right again to look for his father at his uncle’s place 30 meters from this point. His father was not there. From here he went 100 meters to the North before meeting his father in a street. How far did the son meet his father from the starting point?
(a) 80 m
(b) 100 m
(c) 140 m
(d) 120 m
Answer: (b) 100 m
(Logic: Draw the diagram. Horizontal: 90 – 30 = 60m (East). Vertical: -20 {South} + 100 {North} = 80m (North). Use Pythagoras: sqrt{602 + 802} = sqrt{3600 + 6400} = sqrt{10000} = 100 meters.)
Q9. At 12:30, the hour hand of a clock faces North and the minute hand faces South. At 2:45, the minute hand will face:
(a) North-West
(b) West
(c) South-East
(d) East
Answer: (b) West
(Logic: At 2:45, the minute hand is at 9. 9 corresponds to the West direction on a standard map.)
Q10. A starts walking towards North. After walking 5 km, he turns to his left and walks 3 km. Then he turns to his left again and walks 5 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?
(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
(d) West
Answer: (d) West
(Logic: Up 5, Left 3, Down 5. He is now exactly to the left of the start. Left direction is West.)
5 Preparation Tips to Master Direction & Distance Questions
Reasoning is not just about intelligence; it is about drawing the right picture. You don’t want to lose marks because you confused ‘Left’ with ‘Right’. To score fast, you need a clear strategy. Here are 5 practical tips to help you master Direction and Distance questions for the SSC CHSL exam:
- Draw the Compass First: As soon as you see a direction question, draw a small N-E-S-W cross on your paper. This prevents confusion, especially when the question says “South-East” or “North-West.”
- The “Clockwise” Trick: Confused about Left and Right? Remember this: Right Turn = Clockwise. Left Turn = Anti-Clockwise. Just imagine a clock face; it works every time!
- Master Pythagoras Theorem: Many CHSL questions ask for the “Shortest Distance.” Always look for a right-angled triangle and use H2 = P2 + B2. (Common triplets: 3-4-5, 6-8-10, 5-12-13).
- Shadow Logic: Remember two rules:
- Morning (Sunrise): Sun in East -> Shadow in West.
- Evening (Sunset): Sun in West -> Shadow in East.
- If the shadow is “Left/Right,” the person is facing North or South.
- Read the Final Line Carefully: Does the question ask “In which direction is he moving?” OR “In which direction is he from the start?” These are two different questions with different answers. Read the last line twice.
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FAQs: Direction & Distance Questions for SSC CHSL
No. It is considered an “Easy” topic. The logic is based on simple movements. You just need to be careful with Left/Right turns.
You can consistently expect at least 2 to 3 questions in the Tier 1 Reasoning section.
It is used to find the “Shortest Distance” or “displacement” between the starting point and the ending point when the path forms a triangle.
First, fix the position of the Sun (East in AM, West in PM). Then place the shadow opposite the Sun. Finally, orient the person so their Left/Right matches the shadow.
You can download the free, exam-level PDF by clicking the link provided in the middle of this blog post.
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