MAH-CET 2026 — Reasoning PYQ

Step 1: Understand the standard directions

In standard mapping, North is upwards, South is downwards, East is to the right, and West is to the left.

Step 2: Trace the path step-by-step

Let the initial coordinates of the starting point be $(0,0)$.

1. Walks 30m North: Moving North increases the vertical (y-axis) position.

   $$\text{New Position}=(0,0+30)=(0,30)$$

2. Walks 30m East: Moving East increases the horizontal (x-axis) position.

   $$\text{New Position}=(0+30,30)=(30,30)$$

3. Walks 30m South: Moving South decreases the vertical (y-axis) position.

   $$\text{New Position}=(30,30-30)=(30,0)$$

4. Walks 30m West: Moving West decreases the horizontal (x-axis) position.

   $$\text{Final Position}=(30-30,0)=(0,0)$$

Conclusion

As seen from the calculations, the movements form a perfect square with a side of $30\text{m}$. Opposite movements cancel each other out:

• $\text{North }(30\text{m})-\text{South }(30\text{m})=0\text{m}$

• $\text{East }(30\text{m})-\text{West }(30\text{m})=0\text{m}$

The person arrives precisely back where they began.

Correct Answer

The correct option is (b) Starting point.