Question

7. Among the four directions which direction is treated as principal
direction ?
(A) East
(B) South
(C) West
(D) North​

Answer 1

Answer:

North is treated as the principal direction.

Explanation:

The reason why North is treated as principal direction is as follows -

• North is used to define all other directions

• The (visual) top edges of the maps for the most part relate toward the northern edge of the area addressed, except if stated otherwise or milestones / landmarks are viewed as more helpful for that region than specific directions.

• On any turning or rotating astronomical object, north frequently signifies the side seeming to pivot counter-clockwise when seen from a remote place along the axis of rotation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Among the four directions, North is treated as principal direction.

Explanation:

• The directions are usually identified using a magnetic compass.
• A freely placed compass needle aligns itself to the earth's magnetic north direction.
• Based on this direction, the other directions are chosen.
• Opposite to north, it is south and east at its right and west to left.
• Therefore, the north direction is treated as principal direction.