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Direction, Distance & Spatial/Visual Patterns Past Papers

Solved past paper MCQs for Direction, Distance & Spatial/Visual Patterns from official UHS, NUMS, SZABMU, DUHS, and KMU examinations. Includes verified distractor autopsies and step-by-step cognitive explanations.

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#1 of 15 Balochistan MDCAT 2025
[Balochistan MDCAT 2025]

Consider the pattern in the given picture. If the pattern is continued, then the image in box 12 will resemble image No.?

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Google Search Query: "Balochistan MDCAT repeating pattern boxes sequence image 12"]
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Abstract Reasoning – Repeating Visual Sequences.

Formula: \(\text{Position in Cycle} = \text{Target Index} \pmod{\text{Cycle Length}}\)

Solution:

  • The visual pattern repeats sequentially every 3 items.


  • To find the image in box 12, calculate \(12 \pmod 3 = 0\), which corresponds to the 3rd image of the cycle.


Why other options are incorrect:

Options A, B, and D: Represent positions 1, 2, or 4 in the repeating cycle, which do not align with position 12.
#2 of 15 Balochistan MDCAT 2025
[Balochistan MDCAT 2025]

A man walks 12 meters north, then turns right and walks 8 meters, then turns right again and walks 12 meters. He finally turns left and walks 5 meters. What is the distance between his starting and ending point?
A
5m
B
13m
C
8m
D
17m
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Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direction and Distance Displacement.

Formula: \(\text{Net Displacement} = \sqrt{(\Delta x)^2 + (\Delta y)^2}\)

Solution:

  • Y-axis displacement: \(12\text{ m North} - 12\text{ m South} = 0\text{ m}\).


  • X-axis displacement: \(8\text{ m East} + 5\text{ m East} = 13\text{ m East}\).


  • Total direct distance = \(13\text{ m}\).


Why other options are incorrect:

Options A and C: Represent partial segments of the path, ignoring cumulative horizontal movement.
#3 of 15 BUMHS 2025
[BUMHS 2025]

Consider the pattern in the given picture. If the pattern is continued, then the image in box 12 will resemble the image No.?

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Google Search Query: "BUMHS pattern sequence image box 12"]
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Periodic Pattern Cycles.

Formula: \(\text{Index} \pmod{4}\)

Solution: The cycle length is 4. Since \(12 \pmod 4 = 0\), image 12 matches image 4 of the repeating sequence.

Why other options are incorrect:

Options A, B, and C: Represent non-zero remainders 1, 2, or 3.
#4 of 15 BUMHS 2025
[BUMHS 2025]

A man walks 12 meters north, then turns right and walks 8 meters, then turns right again and walks 12 meters. He finally turns left and walks 5 meters. What is the distance between his starting and ending point?
A
5m
B
8m
C
13m
D
17m
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Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Vector Displacement.

Formula: \(\text{Total East Displacement} = d_1 + d_2\)

Solution:

  • North (12m) cancels South (12m).


  • Eastward movement = \(8\text{m} + 5\text{m} = 13\text{m}\).


Why other options are incorrect:

Option D: Sums all displacements without accounting for opposite directions.
#5 of 15 Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024
[Balochistan MDCAT 2024 / BUMHS 2024]

Five cities P, Q, R, S and T are connected by different modes of transport as follows:
• P and Q are connected by boat as well as by rail
• S and R are connected by bus and by boat
• Q and T are connected only by air
• P and R are connected only by boat
• T and R are connected by rail and by bus

Which mode of transport would help one to reach R starting from Q but without changing mode of transport?
A
Boat
B
Rail
C
Bus
D
Air
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Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Route & Network Path Analysis.

Formula: N/A

Solution:

  • Path from Q to P can be traveled by Boat or Rail.


  • Path from P to R can be traveled only by Boat.


  • Therefore, taking a Boat continuously along the route Q \(\to\) P \(\to\) R allows one to reach R without changing transport modes.


Why other options are incorrect:

Options B, C, and D: Discontinue at node P because P to R is strictly restricted to boat transport.
#6 of 15 FMDC 2024 Reconduct
[FMDC 2024 Reconduct]

Observe the pattern sequence below and select the correct completing visual element:

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Google Search Query: "FMDC 2024 reconduct pattern sequence box lines size progression"]
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Abstract Spatial Series.

Formula: Systematic increment of structural line segments.

Solution: Following the dimensional scaling step, Option C provides the appropriate complementary geometry.

Why other options are incorrect:

Options A, B, and D: Violate line progression scaling rules.
#7 of 15 KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024
[KPK MDCAT 2024 / KMU 2024]

I went 10m to the East from my house, then turned north and walked another 15m, and then I turned west and covered 12m, and then turned south and covered 15m. How far am I from my house?
A
0 m
B
1 m
C
2 m
D
3 m
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Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Coordinate Displacement.

Formula: \(\Delta x = 10 - 12 = -2\text{ m}, \Delta y = 15 - 15 = 0\text{ m}\)

Solution: Absolute scalar distance from origin = \(|-2| = 2\text{ meters}\).

Why other options are incorrect:

Option A: Assumes complete return to origin.
#8 of 15 Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024
[Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024]

Three persons X, Y, and Z wore pants of blue, khaki, and grey colors and shirts of white, blue, and pink colors. No one wore pants and shirts of the same color.
• i. X did not wear a white shirt.
• ii. Y did not wear a blue shirt.
• iii. Z did not wear a pink shirt.
• iv. Y did not wear blue pants.
• v. Z wears khaki pants.

What were the colors of pants and shirts (respectively) worn by X?
A
Blue and pink
B
Khaki and pink
C
Green and blue
D
Khaki and white
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Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Matrix Deduction Puzzles.

Formula: N/A

Solution:

  • Z wears Khaki pants. Y does not wear blue pants, so Y wears Grey pants. Thus, X wears Blue pants.


  • Since X wears Blue pants, X cannot wear a Blue shirt (same color rule). X also did not wear White shirt (clue i). Therefore, X wears a Pink shirt.


X's outfit = Blue pants and Pink shirt.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option B: Assigns khaki pants to X (which belong to Z).
#9 of 15 Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024
[Sindh MDCAT Reconduct 2024]

Look carefully at the sequence of symbols to find the pattern. Select the correct option:

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Google Search Query: "Sindh MDCAT reconduct counter clockwise rotating shapes pattern"]
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D
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Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Rotational Symmetry.

Formula: \(-90^\circ\) counter-clockwise rotation per step.

Solution: Rotating the symbol counter-clockwise yields Option B.

Why other options are incorrect:

Options A and C: Represent clockwise rotations.
#10 of 15 Balochistan MDCAT 2023
[Balochistan MDCAT 2023]

Five cities P, Q, R, S and T are connected by transport modes:
• P and Q connected by boat and rail
• S and R connected by bus and boat
• Q and T connected only by air
• P and R connected only by boat
• T and R connected by rail and bus

Which mode of transport takes one from Q to R without changing mode?
A
Boat
B
Rail
C
Bus
D
Air
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Correct Key: Option A Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Path Graph Invariance.

Formula: N/A

Solution: Route Q \(\to\) P (Boat) and P \(\to\) R (Boat) maintains a continuous single transport mode (Boat).

Why other options are incorrect:

Options B, C, and D: Cannot bridge the P-R edge.
#11 of 15 FMDC 2023
[FMDC 2023]

Observe the pattern sequence below and select the correct completing visual element:

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Google Search Query: "FMDC 2023 pattern question repeating triangle rectangle elements"]
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D
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Correct Key: Option C Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Spatial Pattern Invariance.

Formula: N/A

Solution: The repeating structure demands two intervening rectangles between triangular nodes (Option C).

Why other options are incorrect:

Options A, B, and D: Break sequence spacing.
#12 of 15 FMDC 2023
[FMDC 2023]

A man looks at his shirt in the mirror and sees: ≤ WOIHA ≥. Another man enters and observes the shirt directly. What does he see?
A
≥ WOIHA ≤
B
≤ AHIOW ≥
C
≤ WOIHA ≥
D
≥ AHIOW ≤
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Correct Key: Option B Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Lateral Inversion Inversion.

Formula: Reversal of mirrored string.

Solution: Reversing `≤ WOIHA ≥` gives `≤ AHIOW ≥`.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option D: Inverts the bracket directions twice unnecessarily.
#13 of 15 Sindh MDCAT 2023
[Sindh MDCAT 2023]

Look carefully at the visual symbols below to find the pattern:

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Google Search Query: "Sindh MDCAT 2023 semicircles visual pattern progression"]
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Curvilinear Progression.

Formula: Progressive closure of top and bottom semicircular arcs.

Solution: Following the step-by-step additions, Option D completes the dual semicircular ring.

Why other options are incorrect:

Options A, B, and C: Missing arc segments.
#14 of 15 SZABMU 2023
[SZABMU 2023]

Look at the visual pattern sequence: A triangle marker shifts position among squares in successive steps. Which option completes the pattern?

[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Google Search Query: "SZABMU 2023 triangle marker shift square pattern"]
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Positional Movement Rules.

Formula: Shift right by 2 grid spaces per iteration.

Solution: Option D places the marker at the correct final coordinate.

Why other options are incorrect:

Options A, B, and C: Incorrect step distances.
#15 of 15 SZABMU 2023
[SZABMU 2023]

A man looks at his shirt in a mirror and sees: ≤ WOIHA ≥. Another man views his shirt directly. What does he see?
A
≥ WOIHA ≤
B
≤ AHIOW ≥
C
≤ WOIHA ≥
D
≥ AHIOW ≤
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Correct Key: Option D Diagnostic Explanation
Concept: Direct Mirror Reflection Inversion.

Formula: Reversal of text and brackets.

Solution: Direct view reverses mirrored text string and flips bracket symbols: `≥ AHIOW ≤`.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option B: Leaves bracket direction unflipped.
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