GATE2025_CS1_Q5

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

✅ Final Answer:

The correct statement is option (C) The chemistry lab is to the southeast of physics lab.

🔹 Short Answer:

To find the position of the Chemistry Lab relative to the Physics Lab, we observe the map. From the Physics Lab, one must travel East across the "1st Main Road" and South across the "5th Cross Road" to reach the Chemistry Lab. This movement corresponds to a southeast direction, making statement (C) correct.

🔸 Long Answer:

This question tests spatial reasoning and the ability to interpret directions from a map. The key is to use the provided compass and the relative positions of the landmarks for each statement.

Analysis of Each Option:

• (A) The library is located to the northwest of the canteen.
  • Find the Canteen (top-right).
  • Find the Library (top-left).
  • Using the compass, the direction from the Canteen to the Library is directly West.
  • The statement says "northwest," which is incorrect.
• (B) The hospital is located to the east of the chemistry lab.
  • Find the Chemistry Lab (bottom-right).
  • Find the Hospital (top-right, above Chemistry Lab).
  • The direction from the Chemistry Lab to the Hospital is directly North.
  • The statement says "east," which is incorrect.
• (C) The chemistry lab is to the southeast of physics lab.
  • Find the Physics Lab (top-left).
  • Find the Chemistry Lab (bottom-right).
  • To travel from the Physics Lab to the Chemistry Lab, you must move East (across 1st Main Road) and South (across 5th Cross Road).
  • A combined East and South direction is Southeast. This statement is CORRECT.
• (D) The classrooms and canteen are next to each other.
  • Find the Classrooms (bottom-left).
  • Find the Canteen (top-right).
  • These two locations are at diagonally opposite corners of the map, separated by two roads. They are not "next to each other" (adjacent).
  • This statement is incorrect.

Conclusion

After evaluating all the options based on the provided map and compass, only statement (C) accurately describes the relative positions of the buildings.

Bibliography:
- Sharma, A. (2020). Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT. McGraw-Hill Education. (Chapter on Direction Sense Test).

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