If south-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will West become?

Appeared in: AIIMS Raipur - 2017 (Shift-3)

Explanation

The core pattern identified from the given statements is a 135° counter-clockwise rotation of the directions on a compass.
The first example confirms this: South-East becomes North, which is a 135° counter-clockwise shift.
The second example also confirms this: North-East becomes West, another 135° counter-clockwise shift.
Applying this same 135° counter-clockwise rotation to the direction 'West' correctly lands on 'South-East'.

Option A: This is incorrect. North-East would be the result of a 135° clockwise rotation from West, which is the opposite of the established pattern.
Option B: This is incorrect. A shift from West to North-West is only a 45° clockwise rotation, which does not match the 135° counter-clockwise pattern.
Option D: This is incorrect. A shift from West to South-West is only a 45° counter-clockwise rotation. The established pattern requires a 135° rotation.

Visual 1: Diagram - A compass rose diagram illustrating the 135° counter-clockwise shift. It would show an arrow starting at 'South-East' and ending at 'North', and another arrow starting at 'West' and ending at 'South-East', clearly marking the 135° angle.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning (Direction Sense) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, this type of logical reasoning is a foundational skill for problem-solving and critical thinking in nursing, such as interpreting sequences of events or patient symptoms.
This skill helps in systematically analyzing information, identifying patterns, and making logical deductions, which is crucial in a clinical setting.
What if? - If the rotation was 90° clockwise instead of 135° counter-clockwise, then South-East would become South-West, and West would become North.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the initial direction and its new assigned direction from the first statement (e.g., South-East becomes North).
Visualize or draw a compass to determine the angle and direction of rotation (clockwise or counter-clockwise) between the original and new direction.
Verify this rotation pattern using the second statement provided (North-East becomes West) to ensure it's a consistent rule.
Once the pattern is confirmed (135° counter-clockwise), apply this exact same rotation to the target direction given in the question (West).
Calculate the final direction after the rotation and select the option that matches your result.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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