Clock Online Quiz

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Q 1 - How many times do the hands of a clock point towards each other in a day?

Answer : D

Explanation

In 12 hours the hands of a clock point towards each other 11 times then in a day they will point towards each other 22 times.

Q 2 - At what time between 9 and 10 O`clock will the hands of a clock be together?

A - 45 min past 9

B - 49 $\frac{1}{11}$ min past 9

C - 50 min past 9

D - 49 min past 9

Answer : B

Explanation

$\frac{360}{12}$ × 45 = 49 $\frac{1}{11}$ min. past 9

Q 3 - What is the angle between minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when time is 4.20?

Answer : B

Explanation

Angle traced by hour hand in 13/3 hrs = ( $\frac{360}{12}$ × $\frac{13}{3}$) = 130^o

Angle traced by min hand in 20 min = $\frac{360}{12}$ × 20 = 120^o

Therefore required angle = 130 - 120 = 10^o

Q 4 - Number of hours and minutes from 6.20 am to 9.30 pm on the same day is

A - 15 hours 10 mins

B - 15 hours 20 mins

C - 15 hours 05 minutes

D - 15.00 hours

Answer : A

Explanation

total 9.30 – 6.20 = 3.10

12.00 + 3.10 = 15 hours 10 minutes

Q 5 - In a period of 12 hours, how many times the hands are at right angle to each other?

Answer : A

Explanation

The hands are at right angle to each other 2 times in each hour

So, In 12 hour there are 11 intervals, therefore hands will be at right angle 22 times in 12hrs.

Q 6 - A clock shows 12 O`clock in the mid night. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 6 am in the morning?

Answer : C

Explanation

It is a straight line path so its 180^o

Q 7 - What is the exact time between 8 and 9 O`clock when hands are coincide together?

A - 41$\frac{7}{11}$ minute past 8

B - 42$\frac{7}{11}$ minute past 8

C - 43$\frac{7}{11}$ minute past 8

D - 40$\frac{7}{11}$ minute past 8

Answer : C

Explanation

To get together the minute hand has to travel through 40 minute space.

We know that minute hand gains 55 minute in 60 minute, 40 minute can be gained in

40 × $\frac{12}{11}$ = 43$\frac{7}{11}$ minute past 8

Q 8 - Ram takes 15 minutes to reach Madhu`s house, by walking. while he takes only 8 min to reach Madhu`s house by driving a vehicle. What is the difference of separation of time?