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In the following question consists of five figures marked A, B, C, D and E called the Problem Figures followed by five other figures marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

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)

  1. A.

    1

  2. B.

    2

  3. C.

    3

  4. D.

    4

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Correct answer: D

Answer: 4

Explanation:

  • Identify ends: the clockwise (CW) end is the rightmost element; the anticlockwise (ACW) end is the leftmost element.

  • Observed rule: in each step the element at the CW (right) end moves to the ACW (left) end in the next figure, while the remaining elements shift one position clockwise.

  • Apply the rule to the fifth problem figure: move its rightmost element to the leftmost position and shift the others one step clockwise. The resulting arrangement matches choice "4".

Why the other choices are incorrect:

  • Choice "1": does not place the previous rightmost element at the leftmost position, so it violates the shifting rule.

  • Choice "2": elements are rearranged differently and do not reflect moving the CW-end element to the ACW-end.

  • Choice "3": also fails to reproduce the required movement of the rightmost element to the leftmost position.

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