Direction Sense for IBPS PO 2025

Direction sense is one of the most frequently asked topics in the Reasoning Ability section of the IBPS PO 2025 exam. These questions test a candidate’s ability to comprehend directions, track movements, and determine relative positions based on the information provided. Though they appear simple, a minor misinterpretation can lead to incorrect answers. In this article, we explore the concept of direction sense, its types, solving strategies, and essential tips to excel in this section.

What is Direction Sense for IBPS PO 2025?

Direction sense questions evaluate a candidate’s understanding of cardinal directions (North, South, East, and West), intermediate directions (NE, NW, SE, SW), angular turns (left, right), and distances. Candidates are usually given a series of movements, and based on these, they need to determine the final direction or distance between two points.

Types of Direction Sense Questions

• Basic Direction Questions:
• • Involves straightforward movements in directions like North, South, etc.
  • Example: “A walks 5 km North, then turns right and walks 3 km…”
• Angle and Turn Based Questions:
• • Includes right/left turns from a current direction.
  • Example: “Facing East, A turns 90° right…”
• Distance Between Start and End Point: Requires calculating shortest (straight-line) distance between two locations.
• Direction from Starting Point: Candidate has to find the final direction faced or the direction of one point from another.
• Coding-Based Direction Puzzles: Direction problems embedded in coded or puzzle-based format (increasingly seen in mains exams)

Strategies to Solve Direction Sense Questions

Fix a Reference Point: Assume you are facing North initially unless stated otherwise.

• Use a Rough Diagram: Always draw the movements step-by-step. It helps avoid confusion.
• Apply Clockwise & Anticlockwise Logic: Know that a right turn means clockwise and a left turn means anticlockwise.
• Use Pythagoras Theorem: If movement forms a right-angled triangle, use a²+b²=c² to find the shortest distance.
• Avoid Assumptions: Do not assume direction unless it is clearly mentioned.

Commonly Used Direction Concepts

To solve direction sense questions accurately, it’s crucial to understand how turns affect orientation from different starting directions. The table below simplifies these concepts:

Direction Sense Questions for IBPS PO 2025?

Directions (01-03): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Deepak starts walking from point P in the south direction. After walking 3m he reaches at point Q. He turns right from point Q and walks for 4m till point R. He then turns left from point R and walks for 4m till point S and then turns left from point S and walks for 8m till point T. He then turns right from point T and walks for 2m till point U and then turns right from point U, walks for 8m till point V and stops.

Q01. In which direction is point V with respect to point T?

1. 1. South
   2. South-west
   3. North
   4. North-east
   5. North-west

Q02. What is the shortest distance between point R and point V?

1. 1. 10m
   2. 14m
   3. 6m
   4. 8m
   5. 12m

Q03. In which direction is point R with respect to point U?

1. 1. South
   2. South-west
   3. North
   4. North-east
   5. North-west

Directions (04-06): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are standing on the ground. A is 8m to the east of G. D is 10m to the west of A. E is 15m to the north of D. F is 6m to the west of E. C is 12m to the east of E. B is 7m to the north of G.

Q04. What is the direction of B with respect to F?

1. 1. South
   2. South-west
   3. South-east
   4. North-west
   5. None of these

Q05. If N is 8m to the south of F, then what is the shortest distance between N and E?

1. 1. 12m
   2. 10m
   3. 8m
   4. 5m
   5. None of these

Q06. What is the direction of G with respect to E and C respectively?

1. 1. South-east and South-west
   2. East and South-east
   3. West and South
   4. North-west and North-east
   5. None of these

Directions (07-10): Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Point B is 18m west of point A. Point G is 8m north of point F. Point E is 5m south of point D which is 7m east of point C. Point F is 12m west of point E. Point C is 6m south of point B.

Q07. What is the direction of point G with respect to point C?

1. 1. North-west
   2. South-west
   3. North-east
   4. North
   5. None of these

Q08. What is the shortest distance between point F and point D?

1. 1. 21m
   2. √15m
   3. 10m
   4. 13m
   5. None of these

Q09. What is the direction of point A with respect to point E?

1. 1. North
   2. East
   3. North-east
   4. South-west
   5. None of these

Directions (11-12): Study the information carefully and answer the questions accordingly.

Point N is 7m to the west of Point Y which is 8m to the south of Point S. Point N is 15m to the north of Point W and 10m to the west of Point C. Point A is 12m to the north of Point K which is 20m to the east of Point W. A is to the south of T which forms a straight line with Y.

Q10. N is at what distance and in which direction with respect to K?

1. 1. 24m, North-West
   2. 25m, North-West
   3. 25m, North-East
   4. 24m, East
   5. 25m, North

Q11. If a person starts walking from N to K via Y, C, T, and A. How many meters will he walk?

1. 1. 40m
   2. 45m
   3. 35m
   4. 20m
   5. 25m

Q12. S is at which direction from point K?

1. 1. North East
   2. North West
   3. South East
   4. South West
   5. None of these