Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2337 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Analytical & Spatial Aptitude

Subtopic: Logic Deduction & Pattern Recognition

Question Statement:

How many times in a 24-hour day do the hour and minute hands of a clock form a right angle ($90^\circ$)?

Options:

  • (A) 44 times
  • (B) 48 times
  • (C) 24 times
  • (D) 22 times

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Hands form $90^\circ$ twice per hour, but due to overlapping cycles at 3:00 and 9:00, it occurs 22 times per 12 hours, i.e., 44 times in 24 hours.
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