GATE CS 2025 Set 1 — Question 5

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasySpatial AptitudeGeneral AptitudeData Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Graphs, Tables)Quantitative Aptitude

General Aptitude → Quantitative Aptitude → Data Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Graphs, Tables)

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

According to the map shown in the figure, which one of the following statements is correct? Note: The figure shown is representative.

Correct answer (C) The chemistry lab is to the southeast of physics lab. Solution Using the compass (N is up, E is right) and the grid layout: (A) The Library is directly West of the Canteen. Not Northwest. (B) The Hospital is directly North of the Chemistry Lab. Not East. (C) The Physics Lab is in the top-left quadrant. The Chemistry Lab is in the bottom-right quadrant. Relative to the Physics Lab, the Chemistry Lab is to the South and East, which is Southeast. Correct . (D) The Classrooms are in the bottom-left quadrant and the Canteen is in the top-right quadrant. They are far apart, not next to each other. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) The chemistry lab is to the southeast of physics lab. Solution Using the compass (N is up, E is right) and the grid layout: (A) The Library is directly West of the Canteen. Not Northwest. (B) The Hospital is directly North of the Chemistry Lab. Not East. (C) The Physics Lab is in the top-left quadrant. The Chemistry Lab is in the bottom-right quadrant. Relative to the Physics Lab, the Chemistry Lab is to the South and East, which is Southeast. Correct . (D) The Classrooms are in the bottom-left quadrant and the Canteen is in the top-right quadrant. They are far apart, not next to each other.

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