Q1: How many questions come from Direction Sense in IBPS PO?
Typically, 3 to 5 questions are asked from Direction Sense in Prelims and sometimes in Mains.
Q2: What is the best way to solve direction sense questions?
Always draw a rough diagram. Mark North direction at the top. Track net displacement in North-South and East-West directions separately.
Q3: How to calculate shortest distance?
Use Pythagoras theorem: √(Net North-South distance² + Net East-West distance²).
Q4: What is the shadow rule?
Sunrise (morning): Sun in East, shadow in West. Sunset (evening): Sun in West, shadow in East. Noon: No shadow.
Q5: How to remember left/right turns?
Facing North → Left = West, Right = East. Facing East → Left = North, Right = South. Facing South → Left = East, Right = West. Facing West → Left = South, Right = North.
Q6: What are intercardinal directions?
North-East (NE), North-West (NW), South-East (SE), South-West (SW). They are at 45° angles between cardinal directions.