Question

In the above figure, X and Y are the two axes and O is the origin. The two axes X and Y divide the plane into 4 parts. Which of the 4 parts is the III quadrant?

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D

Answer 1

The correct option is C

C

The coordinate axes in a Cartesian system divide the plane into 4 parts. They are called quadrants.

In the figure, X and Y axes divide the plane into 4 parts. A is called I quadrant, B is called II quadrant, C is called III quadrant and D is called IV quadrant.