Question

A clock is so placed that at 12 noon its minute hand points towards north-east. In which direction does its hour hand point at 1:30 p.m.?

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3

Concept: Clock direction problems depend on relative rotation of hands.
Step 1: Understand initial position.} At 12 noon, minute hand is at 12 but points towards North-East.
Step 2: Determine actual mapping.} So, 12 corresponds to North-East, hence 3 corresponds to South-East, 6 to South-West, and 9 to North-West.
Step 3: Position at 1:30.} At 1:30, hour hand lies halfway between 1 and 2.
Step 4: Find direction.} This position corresponds approximately towards East.
Step 5: Conclusion.} Hence, the hour hand points in East direction.