Question

If North is replaced by south-east then East will be replaced by which of the following direction?

• A. North-east
• B. South-east
• C. South-west
• D. North-west
• E. South

Hint:

Each adjacent primary/secondary direction (e.g., North to North-East) represents a 45° turn.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Directions move in a fixed sequence. If one direction is rotated, the entire compass rotates by the same angle.

Step 1: Calculate the rotation. Original North is now South-East. Moving clockwise: North $\rightarrow$ North-East (45°) $\rightarrow$ East (90°) $\rightarrow$ South-East (135°). The compass has been rotated 135° clockwise.


Step 2: Apply rotation to East. Original East + 135° clockwise: East $\rightarrow$ South-East (45°) $\rightarrow$ South (90°) $\rightarrow$ South-West (135°).