Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.
Problem Figures: Answer Figures:
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Options
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Correct Answer
3
Explanation
The shading moves in the sequence as shown in the figure:
The similar upper element appears in every fourth step. The lower element is replaced by a new element in every second step.
In each step, all the existing arcs get laterally inverted and a new arc is added which is oriented in a direction opposite to that of the last added arc. The arcs are added at various positions in the following sequences :
5. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.
Three elements (encircled in-the figures below) rotate through 90
oCW in each step. This rotation takes place in the following sequence :
This sequence is repeated to continue the series.
6. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.