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Almost a week is left for SBI PO Prelims. As it is scheduled on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th of August. It is one of the most prestigious exams for future bankers. In such a short time, we have come up with a PDF of SBI PO direction sense questions, especially curated according to SBI PO, and some tips, along with common mistakes to avoid. Check out the blog for full details and the PDF link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are Direction Sense Questions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Direction sense questions test your ability to track movements, calculate, and interpret direction. In the SBI PO exam, directional questions often come with some hints, such as the Final direction the person is facing, the Distance from the starting point, the Final position, and the Relative direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Directions to Remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before jumping to solve questions, let us understand the directions. In the infographic given  below, we have given the directions that are used to frame questions and to find out answers as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Direction Sense Questions Asked in SBI PO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the table given below, we have mentioned all the types of direction sense questions along with examples for better understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>SBI PO Level Example<\/strong><\/td>Answer \/ Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1. Final Facing Direction<\/strong><\/td>Find the final direction a person is facing after a series of turns<\/td>Rahul starts facing East. He turns left, walks 5 m, then turns left again, walks 10 m. He then turns right and walks 4 m. Which direction is he facing now?<\/em><\/td>Starts East \u2192 Left = North \u2192 Left = West \u2192 Right = North \u21d2 Answer: North<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2. Distance Calculation<\/strong><\/td>Calculate how far the person is from their starting point (use Pythagoras)<\/td>Ravi walks 6 m North, then 8 m East. How far is he from his starting point?<\/em><\/td>This forms a right triangle: \u221a(6\u00b2 + 8\u00b2) = \u221a(36+64) = \u221a100 =  Answer: 10 meters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
3. Final Position<\/strong><\/td>Determine the final location from the origin<\/td>Meena walks 4 m South, then 3 m East. Then she walks 4 m North. Where is she concerning the starting point?<\/em><\/td>Net: 4m South \u2192 4m North = cancel \u21d2 East = 3 m \u21d2  Answer: 3 meters East of start point<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
4. Sunrise\/Shadow Based<\/strong><\/td>Use the sun\u2019s position and shadow direction to deduce orientation<\/td>If it\u2019s morning and a man\u2019s shadow falls towards the west, which direction is he facing?<\/em><\/td>Morning \u21d2 sun in East \u21d2 shadow in West \u21d2 man faces East<\/strong> \u21d2  Answer: East<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
5. Direction Between Points<\/strong><\/td>Find the direction from one point to another after the movements<\/td>Sita walks 5 m North, then 4 m East. Rani walks 5 m South, then 4 m East. What is Sita\u2019s direction with respect to Rani?<\/em><\/td>Sita is 10 m North of Rani on the same East line \u21d2  Answer: North<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
6. Angle Between Turns<\/strong><\/td>Sometimes asked to find the angle between the initial and final direction<\/td>If a person turns from North to East, what is the angle turned?<\/em><\/td>From North to East = 90\u00b0 clockwise \u21d2  Answer: 90\u00b0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
7. Minimum Distance Travelled<\/strong><\/td>Based on movements in different directions, calculate the shortest path (displacement)<\/td>A person walks 3 km North, then 4 km East. What is the shortest distance back to the starting point?<\/em><\/td>Right-angled triangle: \u221a(3\u00b2 + 4\u00b2) = \u221a(9+16) = \u221a25 \u21d2 Answer: 5 km<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Download SBI PO Direction Sense Questions with Answers Free PDF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The PDF is especially curated according to the latest pattern, which includes solutions as well. This can help in these last few days to practice well and get yourself exam-ready. The link for the free PDF download is given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips to Solve Direction Sense Questions Quickly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few points to keep in mind while solving the direction sense questions quickly and with accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n