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The time in a clock is quarter past twelve. If the hour hand points to the East, then which is the direction opposite to the minute hand?

A) South-West                   

B) South

C) West                            

D) North

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

Time quarter past twelve means that the time is 12:15.

Original position       After shifting

Hence, when hour hand is pointing towards East, then the minute hand is pointing towards South.

So, the direction opposite to minute hand is North.