Reasoning: Direction and Distance in Simple Way I Logical Aptitudes I Competitive Exam

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In today’s video, we bring you a complete and easy-to-understand lesson on Direction Sense Test – Part 1, specially designed for all competitive examinations such as:
SSC (CGL, CHSL, Steno), Railway, Banking (PO/Clerk), UPSC, State PSC, CDS, NDA, NTPC, MBA Entrance Exams, Police/Defence Exams & All Govt Job Recruitments.

Direction Sense is one of the most scoring topics in Logical Aptitude & Verbal Reasoning, and every year 2–5 questions are asked directly from this chapter.
This video covers concepts + tips + tricks + shortcuts + previous year questions, ensuring you understand everything from basic to intermediate level.


Direction _Part 1

🔥 What You Will Learn in This Video
⭐ 1. Main Four Directions (N–S–E–W)

How to identify directions easily

Sunrise & sunset principle

Why North is always on top in diagrams

Practical memory trick for beginners

⭐ 2. Cardinal/Sub-Directions (NE, NW, SE, SW)

Between-direction concept

Angle between main directions (90°)

Angle between sub directions (45°)

How to visualise direction map in 2 seconds

⭐ 3. Shortest Distance Concept (Pythagoras Theorem)

How to find shortest distance using √(a² + b²)

Triangle method used in exam problems

Smart elimination technique

⭐ 4. Angle of Movement – Clockwise & Anticlockwise

When to turn left & when to turn right

90°, 180°, 270° turn conversions

Quick rotation tricks

⭐ 5. Shadow-Based Direction Questions
☀️ Sunrise (Morning)

Shadow always in West

How shadow moves with respect to your body position

🌇 Sunset (Evening)

Shadow always in East

Important SSC & Railway question patterns

These topics form the core foundation for solving nearly 90% of direction sense questions in exams.

🔥 6. Previous Year Questions (PYQs) – Fully Explained

This video covers 12 important exam-level questions step-by-step, including questions from:
✔ SSC CGL
✔ SSC Steno
✔ SSC 10+2
✔ Railway
✔ State PSC
✔ Banking Reasoning
✔ CGPSC
✔ WBSSC

Questions include:

Change of direction mapping

Multi-step walking problems

Shadow problems

Clockwise/anticlockwise rotation

Complex directional puzzles

Each question is solved using diagrams and simple logic so that you understand, remember & apply instantly.

⏱️ Time-Stamped Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Direction and Distance Aptitudes
00:41 – 1. 0 Importance Tips of Direction Questions in Exams
00:47 – 1.1 Main Directions
02:32 – 1.2 Cardinal/Sub directions
05:00 – 1.3 Shortest Distance
06:15 – 1.4 Angle of Movement
07:40 – 1.5 Shadow at the Time of Sunrise
09:20 – 1.6 Shadow at the Time of Sunset
11:20 – 2. Direction Sense Test–Exercises
48: 07 – Conclusion & Student Motivation

⭐ Why This Video Is Important for You?

✔ Covers every concept required for competitive exams
✔ Best for beginners as well as intermediate learners
✔ Simple diagrams and real-life examples
✔ Includes Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
✔ Helps you score full marks in Reasoning section
✔ Improves your speed, accuracy & confidence

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