According to the map shown in the figure, which one of the following statements is correct? Note: The figure shown is representative.
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GATE CSE 2025 Set 1 · Q5
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According to the map shown in the figure, which one of the following statements is correct? Note: The figure shown is representative.
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Official answer: C) The chemistry lab is to the southeast of physics lab.
Spatial AptitudeLet us analyze the position of each building relative to the intersection of 1st Main Road (running North-South) and 5th Cross Road (running West-East):
North-West quadrant (West of 1st Main Road, North of 5th Cross Road): Library, Physics Lab
North-East quadrant (East of 1st Main Road, North of 5th Cross Road): Canteen, Hospital
South-West quadrant (West of 1st Main Road, South of 5th Cross Road): Hostels, Classrooms
South-East quadrant (East of 1st Main Road, South of 5th Cross Road): Chemistry Lab
Now evaluate each option:
(A) *The library is located to the northwest of the canteen:* Incorrect. The library is directly West of the canteen.
(B) *The hospital is located to the east of the chemistry lab:* Incorrect. The hospital is located North of the chemistry lab.
(C) *The chemistry lab is to the southeast of physics lab:* Correct. The physics lab is in the North-West area, while the chemistry lab is in the South-East area. Relative to the physics lab, the chemistry lab is South and East, i.e., South-East.
(D) *The classrooms and canteen are next to each other:* Incorrect. Classrooms are located in the South-West quadrant while the canteen is located in the North-East quadrant.
Therefore, option C is the correct statement.
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Identify the four quadrants created by the intersection of the two roads and observe the direction of each facility relative to the other using the standard compass directions.
This Spatial Aptitude previous year question is Q5 of the GATE CSE 2025 Set 1 paper. Find more GATE CSE PYQs on Spatial Aptitude in General Aptitude, or browse all GATE CSE PYQs.
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