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SubjectsReasoningVerbal ReasoningChapter 4 — Puzzles & Arrangements4.3 Direction & Distance

Topic 4.3 · Reasoning · Puzzles & Arrangements

Direction & Distance

Direction & Distance is studied as part of "Puzzles & Arrangements" (Verbal Reasoning) in Reasoning. Seating arrangements, blood relations, direction-distance and ordering-ranks are the classic puzzle types.

In the examination context, direction & distance carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Direction
North-South-East-West movement
Ranking
Position from left and right
Seating
Linear or circular arrangement
Blood relations
Family-tree mapping

Key Points

  • Seating — Linear or circular arrangement
  • Blood relations — Family-tree mapping
  • Direction — North-South-East-West movement
  • Ranking — Position from left and right

Important Names

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Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Draw diagrams for seating and directions. For ranking, use total = rank-left + rank-right − 1.

Related topics

4.1 Seating Arrangement4.2 Blood Relations4.4 Ordering & Ranking
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