GATE ME 2021 Set 1 — Question 2

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Ms. X came out of a building through its front door to find her shadow due to the morning sun falling to her right side with the building to her back. From this, it can be inferred that building is facing___________

Correct answer (D) South Solution 1. In the morning, the sun is in the East. 2. Therefore, shadows fall towards the West. 3. Ms. X sees her shadow to her right. This means West is to her right. 4. If West is to her right, she must be facing South. 5. The building is to her back, meaning she is facing away from the building's front door. 6. Since she is facing South, the front door of the building must be facing South. A building is said to face the direction its front door points. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) South Solution 1. In the morning, the sun is in the East. 2. Therefore, shadows fall towards the West. 3. Ms. X sees her shadow to her right. This means West is to her right. 4. If West is to her right, she must be facing South. 5. The building is to her back, meaning she is facing away from the building's front door. 6. Since she is facing South, the front door of the building must be facing South. A building is said to face the direction its front door points.

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