Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1818 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Analytical & Spatial Aptitude

Subtopic: Spatial Reasoning & 3D Representations

Question Statement:

What geometric shape is cast on horizontal ground by the shadow of a circular disk held parallel to the ground under parallel sunlight?

Options:

  • (A) A circle of identical diameter
  • (B) A stretched ellipse
  • (C) A parabola
  • (D) A square

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

When a planar circle is held parallel to the ground, parallel light rays project it into a congruent circle of the same diameter.
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