IGDTUW 2026 — Reasoning PYQ

The correct option is (c) South.

Detailed Explanation:

Step 1: Determine the direction of the Sun and shadows

• At the time of sunrise, the Sun is always in the East direction.

• Since light travels in a straight line, any object's shadow will fall in the opposite direction. Therefore, all shadows at sunrise point towards the West.

  $$\text{Direction of Sun}=\text{East}$$

  $$\text{Direction of Shadow}=\text{West}$$

Step 2: Relate the shadow to Lokesh's perspective

• The question states that the shadow of the pole falls to Lokesh's right.

• Since the shadow is pointing West, this means Lokesh's right side is pointing toward the West direction.

  $$\text{Lokesh’s Right}=\text{West}$$

Step 3: Find Lokesh's facing direction

• If your right hand points toward the West, your left hand points toward the East.

• In a standard compass layout, when your right side is facing West and your left side is facing East, your front is facing South and your back is facing North.

Therefore, Lokesh is facing the South direction.