In each of the following questions, you are given a figure (X) followed by…
2024
In each of the following questions, you are given a figure (X) followed by four alternative figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) such that figure (X) is embedded in one of them. Trace out the alternative figure which contains fig. (X) as its part. Find out the alternative figure from (1), (2), (3), (4) which contains figure (X) as its part.
(X) (1) (2) (3) (4)
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Concept: In embedded-figure questions, the target figure (X) must appear inside the correct alternative exactly as drawn — same shape, size, and orientation, with no bends or extra curves — hidden among other lines.
Application: Figure (X) is a single straight capsule (stadium) shape running diagonally from the bottom-left corner of its box to the top-right corner.
Figure (1) turns the capsule into a curved hook (a U-turn), so it never continues as one straight diagonal segment like (X).
Figure (2)'s crossing pattern contains one continuous straight capsule strand running from the bottom-left corner to the top-right corner — matching (X)'s shape, thickness, and orientation exactly.
Figure (3)'s capsule runs vertically from top to bottom, not diagonally, so its orientation does not match (X).
Figure (4)'s capsule curves into a closed loop near one end instead of staying a straight segment throughout, so it does not match (X).
Cross-check: Overlaying (X) on figure (2) shows the diagonal capsule strand aligning exactly in direction, thickness, and rounded ends with one of the crossing lines, confirming figure (2) contains figure (X) as its part.
Answer: figure (2).