Chapter 01 Series 3

CHAPTER 01

Series
This can be understood with the help of direction of
A series is described as a sequential arrangement of arrows.
figures following a certain pattern of transition from one 11 12 1
element to other. 10 2
Each next figure in the series is obtained from the 9 3
previous figure by clockwise or anti-clockwise rotation, 8 4
7 6 5
movement of symbols inside the figure, addition or
deletion of designs, replacement or rearrangement of Anti-clockwise rotation
designs etc.
In order to solve these questions candidates must have a Concept of Angles
clear vision of the concepts like rotation, angles, steps of The figures are rotated either clockwise or anti-clockwise
movement, etc., as these concepts are utilised for by a certain angle. The concept of angles can be better
identifying the correct answer figure that will complete understood with the help of following figures where the
the given series of figures. dotted line shows the original/initial position, dark line
shows the final position and the direction of arrow shows
Concept of Rotation the direction of rotation.
The movement of a block (figure) around a fixed point is Angle Clockwise Rotation Anti-Clockwise Rotation
known as rotation. The simplest example of rotation is
45

45°
the movement of hour and minute hands of the clock.
°

45°
Such movements are of two types.
1. Clockwise Rotation When a figure rotates in the
direction of the hands of a clock, then this rotation / 90° 90°
movement is called clockwise rotation. This can be 90°
better understood with the help of direction of
arrows.

11 12 1
135° 135°
135°
10 2
9 3
8 4
7 6 5 180° 180°
180°
Clockwise rotation

2. Anti-clockwise Rotation When a figure rotates in

the opposite direction of the hands of a clock, then 225° 225°
225°
this rotation movement is known as anti-clockwise
rotation.
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Angle Clockwise Rotation Anti-Clockwise Rotation Now, we can calculate some more steps as given below
 1 + 1 steps = 45 ° + 45 ° ⇒ 1 step = 90 °
 
270°
 2 2
270° 270°
1 + 1 steps = 90 ° + 45 ° ⇒ 1
1
steps = 135 °
 
 2 2
1 1 + 1 steps = 135 ° + 45 ° ⇒ 2 steps = 180 °
 
315° 315° 315°
 2 2
2 + 1 steps = 180 ° + 45 ° ⇒ 2
1
steps = 225 °
 
 2 2
2 1 + 1 steps = 225 ° + 45 ° ⇒ 3 steps = 270 °
 
Concept of Steps  2 2
In some type of questions based on series, the whole 3 + 1 steps = 270 ° + 45 ° ⇒ 3
1
steps = 315 °
 
figure is not rotated to obtain the another figure but one  2 2
or more than one elements/symbols inside the figure 3 1 + 1 steps = 315 ° + 45 ° ⇒ 4 steps = 360 °
 
moves some steps in an orderly manner to obtain the  2 2
subsequent figures. So, it is required to have a clear Let us consider the following series of figures
understanding, about the concept of steps. + ÷
× + × ×
As we have already understood the concept of angles, we
can extend the concept of angles to explain the concept ÷ + ÷ ÷
of steps. ÷ + × × +
Let us consider the following two figures 1 2 3 4 5
A In the above series, the symbols/elements ‘×’ and ‘÷’
move one step clockwise in the each subsequent figure
H B 1 1
1step while the symbol ‘+’ moves , 1, 1 and 2 steps
1
2 or
2
step or 2 2
1step 45° clockwise in each subsequent figure.
45° 1 step
2 or 2 or

G
45° 45° C Patterns Involved in Series
1 1
2
step
or 45° 2
step Formation
or
1 The most commonly applied patterns for the formation
1 step step 45°
2
2 or 45° or of a series are as follows
45°
F D
A. Clockwise or Anti-clockwise Rotation
E of Designs
H A B In this type of questions, each preceding figure in the series
1 1 is rotated at a certain angle either in clockwise or
step step or
2
or
2
45° anti-clockwise direction to obtain the subsequent figure.
1 step This rotation of figures can be done either by same angle or
45° 1 step
2 or
2 or by some different angles in an orderly manner.
45°
G 45° C This concept can be better understood with the help of
1 step
following examples
1
2 or 45° step
1 2
or
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 1 and 2) In the sequence
step given below, which answer figure will come next?
1 2 45°
step or
2
or 45° 45° Ex 01 Problem Figures
F E D
From the above figures, it is clear that the length of arc or side
corresponding to 45° is taken as half step.
1
So, step = 45° 1 2 3 4
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Chapter 01 Series 5

Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
Solution (c) It is clear from the sequence given in problem Solution (e) It is clear from the problem figure that the arrow
figures, the whole figure is rotating 135° anti-clockwise in rotates clockwise making an angle of 45°, 90°, 135° and 180° in
each successive step. Hence, the answer figure (c) will be the each subsequent block and the dot rotates in the same way
next in the given series. but in anti-clockwise direction. Thus, in answer figure, the
arrow and dot will rotate by an angle of 225° in clockwise and
Ex 02 Problem Figures anti-clockwise direction with respect to figure (1).
Hence, answer figure (e) will continue the given sequence.

B. Addition and Deletion of Designs/Lines

In this type of questions, each subsequent figure of the
1 2 3 4 MP Constable 2017 series is obtained by addition and /or deletion of
Answer Figures designs/lines in the preceding figure. Sometimes this
addition and/ or deletion of designs/lines can also take
place along with the rotation of figures.
Following examples will give a better understanding of
(a) (b) (c) (d)
this concept

Solution (a) After careful analysis of the problem figures, we Ex 05 Which option will replace the question mark and
find that in each subsequent figure, the shaded portions are complete the given figure series? SSC Constable 2018
moving 3, 4, 5 and 6 steps respectively in anti-clockwise Problem Figures
direction.

DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 3 and 4) In each of the

following questions, a group of five figures following a
?
certain sequence is given as problem figures. Problem
1 2 3 4
figures are followed by another group of four/five figures
Answer Figures
known as answer figures marked as (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).
Find out the figure from the answer figures which when
placed next to the problem figures will continue the
sequence of problem figures.

Ex 03 Problem Figures (a) (b) (c) (d)

Solution (c) In each successive figure, the number of
straight lines is increasing by 2 in a set pattern. Therefore,
the last figure in problem figures will have 8 straight lines.

1 2 3 4 5
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 6-8) In each of the following
SSC Steno 2019 questions, a group of five figures following a certain
sequence is given as problem figures. Problem figures are
Answer Figures
followed by another group of five figures known as answer
figures marked as (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Find out the figure
from the answer figures which when placed next to the
problem figures will continue the sequence of problem figures.
(a) (b) (c) (d) Ex 06 Problem Figures
Solution (b) It is clear from the problem figures that the
outer arrow rotates through an angle of 90° and 45°
anti-clockwise alternatively and inner arrow rotates through
an angle of 90° and 45° clockwise in alternate blocks.
1 2 3 4 5
Ex 04 MHT MBA 2017
Problem Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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Solution (a) In each successive block, the figure rotates 90° Answer Figures
in clockwise direction and also a new arc is added in each
step.

Ex 07
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Problem Figures
Solution (a) In each subsequent figure of problem figures,
three designs are inverted respectively in anti-clockwise
direction. So, following the same pattern answer figure (a) will
be the correct, figure for the next block.
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 10 and 11) In each of the
following questions, a group of five figures following a
certain sequence is given as problem figures. Problem
figures are followed by another group of five figures known
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) as answers figures marked as (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Find
out the figure from the answer figures which when placed
Solution (d) The number of sides in the outer figure is
increased by one in clockwise directions and number of
next to the problem figures will continue the sequence of
sides in the inner figure is decreased by one in each problem figures.
subsequent block. Ex 10
Ex 08 Problem Figures
Problem Figures X
X
X X X
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 Answer Figures
Answer Figures S X X
X X
X S S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (b) In each subsequent figure, 0, 1, 2, 3,…lines are Solution (c) Symbols of each block of problem figures are
added in anti-clockwise and clockwise directions moving clockwise in such a way that first symbol moves one
alternatively. side and is immediately preceded by new symbol in
1 1
subsequent block and the second symbol moves 2 , 3, 3 , 4
C. Replacement and 2 2
1
and 4 sides in subsequent blocks. Hence, first symbol (∆) of
Rearrangement of Designs 2
problem figure (5) will move one side and will be preceded by
In this type of questions, each subsequent figure of the
1
series is obtained when the designs inside the new symbol and second symbol (X) will move 4 side.
2
preceding figure are replaced by new designs or the
position of the designs are rearranged with some Ex 11
modifications or alterations. Sometimes this Problem Figures
replacement and rearrangement of designs can also = = T =
take place along with the rotation and addition/ = T
deletion of the design.
S T S S
Following examples will give a better understanding of 1 2 3 4 5 MHT MBA 2017
this concept
Answer Figures
Ex 09 Which of the following answer figures will T T T T
continue the series made by problem figures?
S =S S = S C S =
Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

?
Solution (d) All the symbols move 45° clockwise and a symbol
is replaced by a new symbol in each subsequent block.
1 2 3 4
Chapter 01 Series 7

Different types of questions covered in this chapter are as Ex 14

follows Problem Figures

TYPE 01
Choosing the Next Term in the Series 1 2 3 4
In this type of questions, a series of figures is given which Answer Figures
follows a certain pattern/rule of transition or change
between the successive figures. The series of figures is
termed as problem figures and is followed by another set
of figures known as answer figures.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Candidates are required to select one figure from the
answer figures which will continue the series following Solution (e) In the first step, the lower half of the figure gets
the same pattern/rule as used in the problem figure series. shaded; in the second step, the complete figure gets shaded
and in the third step, the figure gets replaced by a new
When placed next to the last problem figure.
figure. The three steps will be repeated for the new figure
This type of questions are explained in the following also. So, in the next figure, a lower half shaded square placed
examples. in the centre, will appear.

Ex 12 Find the next figure in the following series. DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 15-17) Each of the
SSC CGL 2019 following questions consists of five problem figures
Problem Figures marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 followed by five answer figures
(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Find out the figure from the
answer figures which will continue the given series.

Ex 15
1 2 3 4 5
Problem Figures
Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Answer Figures
Solution (a) In each successive figure, the arrow is rotating
90° and 135° alternatively in clockwise direction. Following
the same pattern, answer figure (a) will be the next figure.

DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 13 and 14) Each of the (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
following questions consists of four/five problem figures
marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and four/five answer figures Solution (e) Here, deletion of a design in the figure takes
marked (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Select a figure from the place with some changes. An arrow is deleted in each
answer figures which will continue the series established alternate block with the re-reversal in design. Similarly, base
by the four/five problem figures. is also reversed with shifting of shaded or unshaded portion
on either side.
Ex 13
Problem Figures Ex 16
Problem Figures

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (c) By careful analysis of the problem figures, we (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
find that, horizontal and vertical line segments are added to
the figure alternately. So, in the next figure a vertical line Solution (b) In every successive figure, there is an addition
segment will be added. of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,… lines, respectively.
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Ex 17 Problem Figures Solution (b) From problem figures (1) to (3) and (3) to (5), ‘S’
moves two positions ahead (from left to right).
Similarly, from problem figures (2) to (4) and (4) to answer
figure (b), ‘S’ moves two positions ahead (from left to right).
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures Ex 19
Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (e) In subsequent figures, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, … boxes 1 2 3 4 5

respectively are shaded in a set order.
Answer Figures
Ex 18 Problem Figures

STORE SOTER TOSRE OTSER TORES

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures Solution (e) Figure moves 1,1, 1 1 and 2 sides in
2 2
anti-clockwise direction making an angle of 90° anti-clockwise. The
OTRES OTERS TOERS SOTER STORE another figure makes an angle of 45° in clockwise direction and
also shifts to the middle, top and bottom positions diagonally.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Practice CORNER 1.1

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-62) Each of the questions consists of four/five figures marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 named as the
problem figures and is followed by four/five answer figures marked (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Select a figure from the answer
figures which will continue the series established by the four/five problem figures.

1. Problem Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 (a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer Figures 3. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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2. Problem Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 (a) (b) (c) (d)

Chapter 01 Series 9

4. Problem Figures 8. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 Answers Figures
Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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(a) (b) (c) (d) 9. Problem Figures
5. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4 5
Answers Figures
1 2 3 4
Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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10. Problem Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d)

6. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4 5
Answers Figures

1 2 3 4
Answers Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

11. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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7. Problem Figures 1 2 3 4 5
Answers Figures

× + ×

1 2 3
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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12. Problem Figures
× × + +

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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10 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answers Figures 17. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4
13. Problem Figures Answers Figures

1 2 3 4 5
Answers Figures (a) (b) (c) (d)

18. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

14. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4
Answers Figures

1 2 3 4 5
Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 19. Problem Figures

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1 2 3 4

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Answers Figures
1 2 3 4
Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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20. Problem Figures
16. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answers Figures Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

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Chapter 01 Series 11

21. Problem Figures 25. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Answers Figures Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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22. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 Answers Figures
Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

27. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)
S
23. Problem Figures
S S
1 2 3 4 5

Answers Figures
1 2 3 4 S S
S S
Answers Figures
S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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28. Problem Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d)
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24. Problem Figures 1 2 3 4 5

Answers Figures

1 2 3 4
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answers Figures
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29. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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Answers Figures 34. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) Answers Figures
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30. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5 35. Problem Figures

Answers Figures

S
1 2 3 4 5
C S S S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Answers Figures

31. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5 36. Problem Figures

Answers Figures

1 2 3 4
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Answers Figures
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32. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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1 2 3 4 5
37. Problem Figures
Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4
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33. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1 2 3 4 5
38. Problem Figures
Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4

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Answers Figures Answers Figures

U U C U U C

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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39. Problem Figures SSC Stenographer C & D 2019
43. Problem Figures

M
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5
Answers Figures
Answers Figures

M
S M S S S

S
M

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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40. Problem Figures
44. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5
Answers Figures Answers Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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41. Problem Figures
Z
Z
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 Answers Figures
Answers Figures

Z
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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42. Problem Figures 46. Problem Figures
× U × U S S Z Z S
Z
W

× U C S S

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Answers Figures 51. Problem Figures

S S S S S
Z N Z V Z Z N

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5

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47. Problem Figures
1 1 1 V J B T P B
2 2 2 2 T P D V J
T P I V J I I I I
3 P T A J V A A A
4 4 J V 5 P T 5 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Answers Figures
52. Problem Figures
B B B B B
D G P T DJ V D D
V J H T P P T I J V G P T F J V V J H P T
A A A A A P L A N E L P N A E P L E A N L P E N AE P L A N
5 5 5 5 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
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48. Problem Figures
T T C T E L P N AP E L N AE L P A N P E A L N P L A N E
T C
C C T C (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Answers Figures 53. Problem Figures
T T T T T

C C C C C
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
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49. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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C D L C Z

CC DD L
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
50. Problem Figures Answers Figures
D CD CD D D L

L ZL ZL ZL Z Z
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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55. Problem Figures
X S S X X

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

S X X S S
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Answers Figures Answers Figures

X S S S S C C C

C C
S X X X X
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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60. Problem Figures
T T O O O

O S
1 2 3 4 5
O T T T S
Answers Figures
1 2 3 4 5
Answers Figures
S T O O T S S T

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57. Problem Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
U P T
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1 2 3 4 5 P U T R C R
R T
Z C T Z Z U Z Z C
Answers Figures
T U S P C C U U T

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1 2 3 4 5
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P Z Z Z Answers Figures
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Answers Figures L O C V U P Z U C P O U P C
V S S V
Z L Z T
S S V S
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S S S S S
C C

C C C U P T C U P T T P U C P U T T P U
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (c) The given shape is rotating 135° in 13. (d) From figure (1) to (2) black dots 24. (b) The main figure rotates 45°
anti-clockwise direction in each step. and main figure move one step in anti-clockwise in every successive step
anti-clockwise direction. and at both the ends of the line a
2. (d) The shaded circle moves
1 1 From figure (2) to (3) white circles small line segment is added,
sequentially , 1, 1 , 2 in respectively in every alternate figure,
2 2 and main figure move one step in
anti-clockwise and this process goes first at the right side and then at the
anti-clockwise direction.
on in alternate steps. left side.
3. (d) The shaded portion moves either 25. (a) In each successive figure, one, two,
side of the figure and there is a 14. (c) There is an alternate rotation of
45° anti-clockwise and 225° clockwise three and four lines are added to the
reversal of the whole figure in each
and also the square and triangle main figure in anti-clockwise
successive block.
attached with the line are rotating direction.
OR Similar figure repeats in every second
step. alternatively according to a certain 26. (a) The figure rotates 45° clockwise in
pattern. each successive figure. The shaded
4. (c) The circle moves half step in triangle shifts to the other side from
clockwise direction in each successive 15. (e) In the first step the line containing
circle comes to the opposite corner but problem figure (1) to (2) and arrow is
figure. shifted to the other side from problem
the line containing square remains
5. (d) The arrow moves sequentially by figure (2) to (3) and then this process
stationary and in the next step, the
spaces clockwise and the pin moves is repeated alternatively.
1 2 1 line containing square comes to the
2 , , 1 , 1 … spaces in direction opposite corner but the line 27. (a) The sign ‘+ ’ moves 1, 1, 2, 2, 3,…
2 0 2
containing circle remains stationary steps anti-clockwise, in each of the
anti-clockwise.
and so on. The ‘∩’ figure inside the successive figures and one new symbol
6. (d) In each problem figure, the gray big square changes orientation
is added before and after it.
colour shade is moving half step in one-by-one in each step.
anti-clockwise direction whereas the 28. (e) The triangle is reversed and the
16. (d) In each successive figure, the main dot is increased by one in each step.
black colour shade is moving half step design is rotated 180°, 90°, 180°, 90°,
in clockwise direction. ... respectively in anti-clockwise 29. (d) In the problem figures, triangles
7. (c) The triangle is moving one step in direction. The small triangle moves given in dark shades is moving 90°
clockwise direction. The circle is from left to right, right to left and the anti-clockwise in each step and the
moving one step in clockwise direction line segment attached with the main number of lines surrounding the
and also it is rotating 90° in each step. design changes its position from inside triangles is increased by one in each
The middle symbol is rotating 90° in to outside and outside to inside at the step.
each step. opposite corner of triangle.
30. (e) Circle moves 1 and 1 steps
8. (d) In each step, the arrow moves 17. (d) A new small line segment is added 2
1 , 1 ,1 1 , 2 and 2 1 steps respectively in to one of the lines in the figure anti-clockwise alternatively in each
sequentially in anti-clockwise subsequent block and a new figure is
2 2 2
direction. added before it.
anti-clockwise direction and gets
laterally inverted. Also each time the new figure is
18. (c) Half portion of the upper most preceded by another new figure in the
9. (b) The arrow moves 1 , 1,1 1 , 2 and 2 1 rectangle is removed in one step and subsequent block.
2 2 2 one complete rectangle of the lower
steps in each subsequent figure. Also, 31. (d) In each problem figure one new
most is removed in the next step. design is added and after rotating 90°
the arrow rotates 180° and 90°
anti-clockwise in second and third 19. (d) In each step, the figure gets in anti-clockwise direction, the design
figures, respectively. After the third vertically inverted and a line segment shifts one place in anti-clockwise
figure, this process is repeated from is added to the RHS end. direction.
the fourth figure. 20. (a) Similar figure repeats in every 32. (a) In each step, the figure gets
10. (d) The figure rotates in anti-clockwise second step and each time a particular laterally inverted and one and two
figure reappears, it gets rotated lines are added alternately.
direction through an angle of 45°, 90°,
through 180°. 33. (c) The number of sides in the central
45°, 90°,… and so on and every time
one line is deleted from the figure. 21. (d) The figure gets laterally inverted figure is reducing by 1, so the triangle
and also the number of arrows will come in the centre of the answer
11. (b) Blank box is moving one step and increases by one in each step. figure.
half step alternatively and filled or
lined box is moving clockwise half step 22. (d) Similar figure repeats in every Other elements shift 2 steps in
and one step alternatively. So, the second step. Each time a particular clockwise or anti-clockwise directions.
answer figure (b) will be the next figure reappears, it gets rotated 34. (d) From problem figures (1) to (2),
figure. through 180° and the number of arrow rotates 45° anti-clockwise and
arrowheads increases by one.
12. (b) The shaded portion moves1 1 and one more arrow is added ahead of it in
2 23. (d) In each successive figure, a line anti-clockwise direction and the same
2 steps alternatively in clockwise segment is added to the main figure in pattern is repeated in the subsequent
direction in the successive figures. a fixed pattern. figures.
Chapter 01 Series 17

The figure in the middle moves in From fourth to the fifth figure position downwards while elements
anti-clockwise manner with 1, 2, 3, present at corners move 90°
4,… spaces and is replaced by a new anti-clokwise. Now, the whole process
figure in each of the subsequent repeats except that the shifting of three
N
figures respectively. elements is now clockwise.
35. (e) The black leaf rotates 0°, 45°, 90°,… where, N is a new figure.
49. (c) Problem figure (5) is same as figure
anti-clockwise and clockwise Similarly, from fifth to the answer (1) with shifting of shaded portion in
alternatively and a white leaf is added figure opposite direction. Therefore, answer
in each step at the end other than that
figure will be same as figure (2) with
where the black leaf is present.
shifting of the shaded portion.
36. (b) In the problem figures, the N 50. (c) The third figure is obtained by
geometrical shape given in fourth
rotating the symbols of first figure
figure is the inverse of first figure and Figure (d) is the figure which will be 180° anti-clockwise, fourth figure is
the shape P is moving 1,1 1 , 2... steps formed by following the same pattern. obtained by rotating the symbols of
2
43. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2), second figure 180° clockwise.
in anti-clockwise direction.
the symbol on the left side rotates 90 ° Similarly, answer figure will be
37. (d) In each step, one of the circles clockwise and gets shifted to the right obtained by rotating the symbols of
turns black and moves to a corner of side and a new symbol is added on the fourth figure 180° clockwise.
the square boundary. left side. The same pattern follows 51. (b) It is clear that ‘+’ (plus sign) is
38. (b) Every alternate figure is same. So, from problem figure (3) to (4) and (5) 1 1
to the answer figure. moving , 1, 1 , 2,...steps in clockwise
following the same pattern answer 2 2
figure (b), will be obtained as the 44. (e) Line at the bottom in figure (1) is direction, ‘×’ (multiplication sign) is
correct answer figure. same as the line at the bottom in moving 1,1 1 , 2, 2 1 ... steps in
figure (5). Therefore, the line in 2 2
39. (d) In the first step, the left arrow at
answer figure must be same as in anti-clockwise direction and ‘↑’ (arrow
the top of the main figure is inverted.
figure (2). Main figure is same for two sign) is changing its place from
In second step, the right arrow as the
consecutive figures but with the bottom right to top left position
top of the main figure is inverted.
mirror image. Also, the shaded alternately and getting inverted.
This process continues from third to
fourth and from fourth to the answer portion of the circle in figure (5) is 52. (a) From problem figure (1) to (3) and
figure. opposite of figure (1). Hence, it will (3) to (5) letter E comes two place left
be opposite of figure (2)in the answer and other letters have been written in
40. (a) In the first step ‘×’ sign moves one figure. same order. Similar pattern follows
position downward and in next step
45. (d) Figures 1, 3 and 5 are same. from problem figure (2) to (4) and (4)
‘–’ sign moves one step towards left.
Similarly figures 2, 4 and the answer to the answer figure.
These steps are repeated alternatively.
figure (d) will be same. 53. (d) Change in the position of elements
41. (a) The elements at the face of the
46. (e) Dark circle moves anti-clockwise in from problem figure (1) to (2) is
cylinder remain same for two
a triangular pattern, rest of the similar to the changing position of the
consecutive figures.
symbols move anti-clockwise and a elements from problem figure (3) to
Among the two consecutive figures, new symbol is also added. (4). Similarly, the pattern from
one is vertical while the other is problem figure (2) to (3) is same as
horizontal. As problem figure (5) 47. (d) The series of letters present the pattern from problem figure (4) to
is vertical, the answer figure must be horizontally is moving one position (5). So, the pattern from problem
horizontal. downwards in each subsequent figures figure (5) to the answer figure must be
Also, the number of shaded dots are along with addition of a new element similar to the pattern from problem
increased by one in each subsequent in the vertical series in place of an old figure (3) to (4).
figure. element. Also, from problem figures
(1) to (2), the two letters present on
54. (c) Central circle becomes dark and
42. (d) From first to second figure white alternately. All four elements are
the left side of the vertical line
moving clockwise and a new element
interchange their position. Same is the
replaces the old one at the upper corner
case for right side letters. From of right hand side of the figure.
problem figures (2) to (3), the pair of
N 55. (c) Problem figure (1) is same as the
letters present on left side
From second to the third figure interchanges its position with the pair figure (5), hence answer figure will be
of letters present on the right side. same as the figure (2).
N Now, the same process repeats. 56. (a) From problem figure (1) to (2), (3)
to (4) and (5) to the answer figure,
48. (b) In the 1st step two lower elements
the following sequence takes place.
interchange their places while the other
From third to the fourth figure three shift anti-clockwise in cyclic
order. In the next step the upper two S RS S RS S
N elements interchange their places while
the remaining three shift one step
anti-clockwise in a cyclic order. In the
next step, all the elements which are S = Same design
present in the horizontal line move one RS = Reverse the same design
18 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

57. (e) From problem figure (1) to (2), (3) 59. (a) The sequence of the problem 61. (a) Diagrams are moving as follows
to (4) and (5) to the answer figure, figures is
the following sequence (whole figure Problem figure (1) to (2)
rotates 45° in clockwise direction)
takes place.

Problem figure (3) to (4) a new diagram takes place

Problem figure (5) to the answer figure Problem figure (1) to (2), Problem
N figure (3) to (4), Problem figure (5) to
60. (e)
N = New design the answer figure.
62. (d) Diagrams are moving as follows
58. (b) From problem figure (1) to (2), (3)
to (4) and (5) to the answer figure,
the following sequence takes place.
From Figure(1) to (2)
and (4) to (5)

N
Problem figure (1) to (2)
From Figure (2) to (3) Problem figure (3) to (4)
N = New design and (5) to the answer figure Problem figure (5) to the answer
figure.

TYPE 02 Solution (d) The figure gets laterally inverted in each step.
Clearly, figure (d) is obtained by the lateral inversion of
figure (3).
Choosing the Missing Figure
in the Series Ex 21 Problem Figures

In this type of questions, one figure from the set of

problem figures is missing and is represented by the sign
× + × + + × ?
‘?’. Based on certain pattern or rule followed by the 1 2 3 4 SSC CPO 2018
problem figures, candidates are asked to choose one Answer Figures
figure from the set of answer figures which replaces the
sign ‘?’. This type of questions are explained in the × + + × + ×
following examples + ×

DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 20-30) Each of the following (a) (b) (c) (d)
questions consists of three/four/five problem figures Solution (c) From first to second figure, top two elements
marked as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 followed by four/five answer interchange their positions. From second to third figure,
figures marked as (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). If one of these middle two elements interchange their positions. From third
answer figures is placed in the place of ‘?’ in the problem to fourth figure, bottom two elements will interchange their
figures, a series is established and the figure which should positions. Hence, answer figure (c) will come next in the
replace the ‘?’ is your answer. given series.

Ex 20 Problem Figures Ex 22 Problem Figures

?
1 2 3 4 SSC CPO 2018
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d)

Chapter 01 Series 19

Solution (c) In each successive step, the main figure is Ex 26 Problem Figures
rotating through 90° in clockwise direction. The curve given
in first figure gets converted into a straight line and shifts at
the opposite corner in second figure and then the straight
line in the curve in third figure also shifted at the opposite
corner. This process continues. 1 2 3 4 5
Hence, option figure (c) will replace‘?’. Answer Figures
Ex 23 Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 Solution (d) Two lines from the upper pair of squares and
two lines from the lower pair of squares disappear in
Answer Figures alternate manner.

Ex 27 Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB NTPC 2016
Solution (c) In each successive figure symbols ' ∆' and are 1 2 3 4 5
interchanging their positions and rest of the symbols are
moving in anti-clockwise direction in a cyclic order. Answer Figures

Ex 24 Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5 Solution (c) The uppermost triangle rotates through an
Answer Figures angle of 90° clockwise in each successive figure, the middle
triangle rotates through an angle of 90° clockwise in every
second figure and the lowermost triangle rotates through
an angle of 180° in every second figure.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) The line with the black head is inverted at the same position
from problem figure (1) to (2) and so it will from figure (3)
Solution (e) The figure rotates 45° and 90° alternatively in to (4).
anti-clockwise direction and half leaf is added everytime to
the figure respectively. Ex 28 Problem Figures
Ex 25 Problem Figures + ÷
S S S S C
+ ÷ S
C C C C S 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 Answer Figures
Answer Figures
S S
S S
C C S ÷ + + ÷
S S C C S C
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (e) The ‘?’ rotates 90° anticlockwise while the other Solution (b) All the symbols move anti-clockwise in a
symbols at the corner sides rotates 90° clockwise. The middle triangular order and the symbol on left hand side is replaced
‘oval’ shaped figure rotates 180° in each successive figure. by a new symbol in the subsequent figure.
20 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Ex 29 Problem Figures Ex 30
Problem Figures
X
X
1 2 3 4 5 X

Answer Figures
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (b) The head of arrow travels half step every time
and is reversed in each successive figure. The head of the
upper line moves to other side of the line and the line is (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
reversed from figure (1) to (2) but it does not move from figure
(4) to (5) but only gets reversed at the same position. It implies Solution (c) Each symbol of the figure rotates in
that from figure (2) to (3), the head will not move but it will be anti-clockwise direction and a new symbol replaces the symbol
reversed at the same position. The head of the lower line at the top which is inverted alternatively in each of the
moves half step and gets reversed at the same position. successive figures.

Practice CORNER 1.2

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-61) In each of the following questions, there are two sets of figures i.e. problem figures and answer
figures. Problem figures contain four/five/six figures marked by numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and answer figures contain
four/five figures marked by letters (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). A series will be established, if one of the four/five answer figures is
placed in place of the sign ‘?’ in the problem figures and that figure is your answer.

1. Problem Figures 3. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2020
SSC 10+2 2009
4. Problem Figures
2. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2020
Chapter 01 Series 21

5. Problem Figures 9. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2011
6. Problem Figures 10. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2012
11. Problem Figures
7. Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2013

8. Problem Figures 12. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
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13. Problem Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

BOB PO 2011
Answer Figures
18. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) 1 2 3 4 5

Answer Figures
UPSC CSAT 2015
14. Problem Figures

? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5 19. Problem Figures
Answer Figures
?
1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Answer Figures

15. Problem Figures

? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5 20. Problem Figures

Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4

Answer Figures
16. Problem Figures

?
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2018
Answer Figures
21. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
SBI Clerk 2010 Answer Figures
17. Problem Figures

?
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d)
Delhi Police Constable 2017
Chapter 01 Series 23

22. Problem Figures 26. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB ALP 2018 Delhi Police Constable 2017
23. Problem Figures 27. Problem Figures

?
?
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB ALP 2018
(a) (b) (c) (d)
24. Problem Figures
28. Problem Figures

?
?
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UPSSSC Junior Assist. 2015 (a) (b) (c) (d)
25. Problem Figures
29. Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

SSC CGL 2009
24 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

30. Problem Figures 34. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Union Bank of India PO 2011, PNB Clerk 2008
(a) (b) (c) (d)
31. Problem Figures
RRB Group D 2018

× × 35. Problem Figures

× ?
M N N K K M
?
1 2 3 4 K M N M K N
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
×
× × × M N M N N M M N

(a) (b) (c) (d) K K K

RRB Group D 2018
(a) A (b) D (c) B (d) C (a) (b) (c) (d)

32. Problem Figures SSC MTS 2019

36. Problem Figures

E S M ?
S
E

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

M T
M

M
M

T
(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
RRB Group D 2018 DSSSB PRT 2016
33. Problem Figures 37. Problem Figures

?
?
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
DSSSB PRT 2016
Delhi Police Constable 2017
Chapter 01 Series 25

38. Problem Figures Answer Figures

@ x x @
x ?
@ x@
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) ( c) (d) (e)
UCO Bank Clerk 2010
Answer Figures
43. Problem Figures
@ @ @ x

@ ?
x x x
(a) (b) (c) (d) 1 2 3 4 5
SSC CPO 2019 Answer Figures
39. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
44. Problem Figures
X SX
? T
X X S
1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Union Bank PO 2011,Canara Bank PO 2008
Answer Figures
40. Problem Figures X
X
? X X X
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures 45. Problem Figures
S C
O ? C
S C
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
41. Problem Figures O C
C SC SC SO C S
? O O S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures 46. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5

Answer Figures
42. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5 OBC Clerk 2012
26 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

47. Problem Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answer Figures 52. Problem Figures
X C
X ? X S

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5
48. Problem Figures Answer Figures

? X C C C
C X X C X +
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
UCO Bank 2008
53. Problem Figures
T 0 C #
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) ?
X T 0 S
Union Bank PO 2011, UCO Bank PO 2008
1 2 3 4 5
49. Problem Figures Answer Figures
PC P P P
?
C

C P C CC
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
54. Problem Figures
S T
X T ?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) T X T X X
50. Problem Figures 1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
X X
?
X X
4 5
X T T T T T
1 2 3
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
55. Problem Figures
P P
P ? P
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
51. Problem Figures
Answer Figures

?
M
S

K
S

P P
P P P
1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Chapter 01 Series 27

56. Problem Figures

59. Problem Figures
Z S O
?
O Z ?
O S
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

O O
Z O S Z S O S O
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
57. Problem Figures Allahabad Bank PO 2008
Z F 60. Problem Figures
B TT O Z T T Z F ?
O Z ?
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4 5
P Z P P Answer Figures
T Z T T F T
F F F T F
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
BOB PO 2011 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
58. Problem Figures 61. Problem Figures
Z T D S A T Z = = Z = O =
C
? D
Z C ? C O
T D S F Z Z S T D S OO C Z Z
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
Answer Figures
T Z T Z T Z T P T Z
= = Z = = Z
S D S D D
Z O Z O O Z = O
D PS P D P S Z S P
C O C C C C
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
BOB PO 2011 CBI Clerk 2011

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (a) In each subsequent figure, the whole 6. (a) In each step, the shaded portion is clockwise direction. The dot is moving
figure is rotated 90° anti-clockwise. moving two steps in clockwise from one block to the other outside
direction and the portion having ‘+ ’ the star in anti-clockwise direction.
2. (a) In each successive figure, a line is
sign is moving two steps in The triangle and square appear
increasing in inner shape and a line is
anti-clockwise direction. respectively in each alternate figure.
decreasing in outer shape.
3. (d) Each successive figure is rotating 7. (d) The arrow rotates 45° clockwise in 11. (c) The figure rotates 90°
each successive step. anti-clockwise in every successive step
180 ° clockwise and after every two
and the circle moves one block in
figures, the sides of the inner figure 8. (d) The whole figure is rotated 90° clockwise direction.
(triangle) is increasing by one. Hence, anti-clockwise in each step and the
the figure shown in option (d) will element at the top becomes shaded. 12. (a) In each step, the symbols move in
complete the given series. the sequence as shown below
9. (d) The semi-circle is rotating 45° in
4. (d) The whole figure is rotated 90° anti-clockwise direction and all the
clockwise in each step. three small elements are changing
5. (d) In each successive figure, the large their position in anti-clockwise
arrow inside the circle remains at the direction in a cyclic manner.
same position and the small arrow is 10. (a) The ‘×’ sign is moving from one
rotating 90° in clockwise direction. block to other within the star in
28 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

13. (a) The black circle, white circle and 26. (c) The number of lines given at the geometrical shape i.e. triangle is
square, all three are moving in tail of arrow is decreasing and moving from right to left and then left
anti-clockwise direction. The triangle increasing alternatively and the to right, similarly square will move
is moving from one corner to the number of lines attached with the from right to left and then left to
other in clockwise direction and is also square is increasing with 180° rotation right.
rotated 180° in each step. every time. 38. (c) In each step, the symbol ‘@’ is
14. (e) All the shaded portions rotate 90° 27. (a) In every step, the whole figure is moving from one corner to other in
in clockwise direction in each square rotated 90° in clockwise direction and anticlockwise direction and the
except top right square in which the also a straight line is added in each symbol ‘x’ is moving 1 12 side in
shaded portion rotates 90 ° step. anticlockwise direction.
anti-clockwise. 28. (b) In each successive step, both type 39. (b) In every alternate step, the whole
15. (c) From the problem figure (1) to (2), of arrows increase by 1 and arrows on figure rotates 90° anti-clockwise and
the main figure is reversed, the shaded the right side are inverted vertically. in alternate steps two arcs are added
portion rotates 90° anti-clockwise and on the anti-clockwise side.
29. (e) The number of lines in each of the
the arrow is also reversed. The same successive figures is increased by one 40. (c) Line segment outside the hexagon
process is repeated from problem and also the number of segments rotates anti-clockwise with an addition
figure (3) to (4). inside the figure is increased by one in of one line after every second figure,
16. (b) All the symbols shift one step in subsequent figures. the line segment inside the hexagon
anti-clockwise direction. rotates clockwise with an addition of
30. (b) The whole figure rotates by 45°, one line after every second figure.
17. (c) In each problem figure, design ‘∆’ 90°, 135°, 180°, …, clockwise in
rotates 90°, 135°, 180° and 225° in subsequent steps. Every time a petal is 41. (e) From problem figure (1) to (2),
clockwise direction. Design ‘=’ rotates added on the clockwise end and also first and second figures interchange
45° in clockwise direction in each the shaded petal changes side in their positions and are reversed at the
subsequent steps. new positions and at the same time,
problem figure. Design rotates 45°,
the third figure remains unchanged.
90°, 135° and 180° in clockwise 31. (c) From first to second figure, the From problem figure (2) to (3),
direction. circle and triangle exchange their
second and third figures interchange
18. (a) In one step, the middle element positions and get closer. Similarly,
their positions and are reversed at the
rotates through 180° and in the next from third to fourth figure, the circle
new positions and the figure (1)
step, the other two elements rotate and square will exchange their
remains unchanged. The same
through 180°. The two steps are positions and get closer.
process is repeated alternatively.
repeated alternately. 32. (a) In problem figures, from first 42. (b) In each step, the whole figure
19. (d) The middle sign does not change, figure to second figure, square is
rotates by 90° clockwise and one
the top left sign rotates 90° clockwise replaced by circle and circles are
element is added in each step
in each of the subsequent figures, the replaced by the same number of
alternately on clockwise and
top right sign rotates 180° after every squares. In the same way from third
anti-clockwise end.
two figures, the bottom right sign figure to fourth figure, lines will be
rotates 90° clockwise after every third replaced by same number of triangles 43. (a) From problem figure (1) to (2), the
and triangle will be replaced by lines. middle symbol is reversed, from figure
figure and the bottom left sign rotates
(2) to (3), the upper symbol is
90° clockwise after every fourth figure. 33. (a) In the next figure, the mirror image reversed and from figure (3) to (4),
20. (c) In each step one line is increasing of preceding figure is given or we can
the lower symbol is reversed and the
inside the circle and outside the circle, say that the figures are being repeated
same process is repeated in each of the
alternately. in alternate manner i.e. figures 2 and
successive figures.
4 are same, similarly figures 1, 3 and 5
21. (d) In each subsequent figure, two will be same. 44. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2),
lines are added and is therefore second symbol counting from
making a certain pattern like a chain. 34. (d) In figure 2, the second shape of anti-clockwise direction i.e.,= moves
the figure 1 enlarges and the first and
22. (c) In figure (2), the first symbol of one side in anti-clockwise direction
third figure go into this enlarged
the first row is being disappeared, in and is immediately followed by the
shape. Similarly for figure (4), the
figure (3), the first symbol of the third symbol i. e., ∆ and first symbol
second shape of figure (3) will get
second row being disappeared and this i. e., X and a new symbol comes in the
enlarged and first and second shapes
process continues. beginning of the series. The same
will go into this enlarged shape.
process is repeated in the subsequent
23. (a) The number of given shapes in the 35. (d) In each step, the letters are moving figures.
box is decreased by one in every next from one corner to other in anti-
figure. 45. (c) All the symbols around the bar
clockwise direction and the triangle is
move in clockwise direction in such a
24. (a) In the first figure there are two rotating 180° in every next figure.
way that one of the symbols is
straight lines and with each successive 36. (c) In problem figures, the figure given replaced by a new symbol as soon as it
figure, the number of lines are in right side in the next block rotates crosses the bar. The shaded portion
becoming twice of the previous one. 90° anti-clockwise, shifts to the left side moves one step from figure (1) to (2),
Therefore, the number of straight lines and a new figure/shape is added on the (2) to (3) and then comes to the
will be two, four, eight and sixteen right side. original position.
respectively.
37. (a) First three figures of the question 46. (b) In each step, the triangles rotate by
25. (a) In each successive step, the whole figures follow a certain pattern. In the 90° clockwise. The shading of the
design is rotating 90° and a line is also same way the last three figures will triangle changes alternately. The
increasing in the subsequent figure. follow the same pattern. The shadings of the middle and the left
Chapter 01 Series 29

triangles change in each step in a set (5), all the existing symbols move one 57. (e) The sequence of the problem
order i.e., in middle triangle from top side clockwise and are preceded by figure (2) to (3) is
to middle to bottom while in left two new symbols.
triangle from bottom to middle to top. N
53. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2),
47. (b) From problem figure (1) to (2), symbols change their positions as
one arrow is replaced by another pin, shown in the diagram and new N = New design
from problem figure (2) to (3), one symbols appear in place of • and the
pin is replaced by one arrow. The diagram, if rotated 90° anti-clockwise
same process is repeated in the everytime, produces the changes in
each of the subsequent figures. Similar rule follows from problem
subsequent steps.
figure (4) to the answer figure.
48. (a) In each step, the quadrilateral
rotates 90° anti-clockwise and shifts
58. (b) From problem figure (1) to (2) and
(3) to (4) all designs move one place
half step clockwise in alternate steps.
in clockwise direction and a new
Also, the circle is half shaded and
design comes in each subsequent
one-fourth shaded alternately.
problem figure.
49. (c) In the first figure, outer part of the 54. (b) Symbols change in each of the
main figure has one line missing, in successive figures as shown in the two 59. (d) In alternate steps the elements
diagrams alternatively. shift one side and a half side clockwise
second figure, the inner part of the
while one of the elements beginning
main figure has one line missing and in
from the anti-clockwise end gets
the third figure both the parts of the
replaced by a new one in each step
main figure have one line missing and
one by one.
is rotated anti-clockwise. Also, the
outer symbol is replaced with new 60. (a) Symbols change place in
From Figure From Figure
inner symbol and is rotated clockwise. subsequent figures in such a way that
1 to 2 2 to 3
This process will be repeated to obtain two symbols interchange positions
3 to 4 4 to 5
figure(4). whereas three symbols move in
55. (d) First, second, third and fourth anti-clockwise direction as shown in
50. (b) One pin is added in each of the
symbols from the top become first, the diagram. The order of
successive figures and the pins rotate
second, fourth and third from the arrangement is rotated 90° clockwise
anti-clockwise and clockwise in a set
everytime to obtain successive changes
order. bottom. The symbol in shape in figures.
51. (a) From problem figure (1) to (2), the rotates 90° clockwise in each
figure at the bottom left position successive figure. The P-shaped figure
rotates 90° anti-clockwise, shifts in the is first inverted and then reversed,
middle and is enlarged. The middle alternatively.
figure rotates 90° clockwise, shifts to The arrow head is inverted in each
the right side and becomes small and a step. 61. (d) All changes in problem figure (1)
new symbol comes on the left side. 56. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2), the to (2) are given below
The same process is repeated in the top left symbol is reversed, line
subsequent figures. segment on the top right symbol
52. (b) Similar changes take place from moves half side and rotates 45°, line
problem figure (1) to (3) and from segment on the bottom left symbol
figure (3) to (5). From figure (1) to moves half side and arc on the
(3), the symbol moves one step bottom right symbol moves half side.
clockwise and is preceded by two new Similar changes occur from problem Similar rule follows from problem
symbols. Likewise, from figure (3) to figure (3) to (4). figure (3) to (4).
30 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Ex 32
TYPE 03 X X X S q
Detection of Wrong Figure in the Series X S
In this type of questions, a series of seven figures is given. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
The series begins and ends with unnumbered figures. The Solution (e) All the symbols change positions
other five figures, marked as (a, b, c, d and e), continue as shown in the figure below and every symbol i
in place of H is replaced by a new symbol one
the series based on a certain rule or pattern.
by one in each of the successive figures.
However, one of these five figures does not fit into the Hence, figure (e) does not fit into the series.
series. A candidate is asked to find out that figure which Ex 33
does not follow the pattern and hence does not fit into 0 S
X X
the series. The number of that figure is the correct
X X
answer. This type of questions are explained in the X X X
following examples. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 31-34) Each of the following Solution (b) All the symbols change positions as shown in
questions consists of seven figures, out of which two figures the figure below and every symbol in place of •
at the ends are unmarked. One of the five marked figures is replaced by a new symbol. Subsequent
(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) does not fit into the series and is your figure is obtained by rotating this figure 90°
answer. clockwise everytime.
Hence, figure (b) does not fit into the series.
Ex 31
Ex 34

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (d) The figure rotates one step anti-clockwise and (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
one step clockwise with increase and decrease in size Solution (e) One side of inner and outer figure respectively
alternatively in each of the successive figures. Following this is converted into arc one by one in each of the subsequent
pattern figure (d) does not fit into the series. figures. Pattern figure (e) does not fit into the series.

Practice CORNER 1.3

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-20) Each of the following series consists of seven figures, two of which at the ends are unmarked. One
of the five marked figures (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) does not fit into the series. Find out that figure.

1. 5.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Syndicate Bank PO 2009 BOI PO 2009

2. 6.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
3. 7.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
SBI Clerk 2011
4. 8.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Chapter 01 Series 31

9. 15.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
SBI PO 2009
16.
10.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) IBPS PO 2011
PNB Clerk 2009
17.
11.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Canara Bank PO 2008

12. 18.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
13. 19.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
14. 20.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (d) Two lines are added from first 7. (c) One arrow is added in clockwise 13. (e) The shaded portion moves half
figure to (a) and one line is removed direction and other arrow(s) is/are step clockwise and portion with lines
from figure (a) to (b), similarly two reversed which is not followed in moves half step anti-clockwise in each
lines are added from figure (b) to (c) figure (c). of the subsequent figures.
and one line is removed from figure 8. (a) In first step, the small figure 14. (c) In alternate steps, the whole
(c) to (d). becomes larger and a new figure, fig ure ro tates by 45° clockwise and
The same pattern continues for the smaller in size, comes inside it. In 90° clock wise and gets inverted on
other figures. second step, the outside larger figure its base.
2. (e) One line is added and deleted is removed and this process continues. 15. (b) One blank and one shaded circle is
alternatively and all the lines move added alternatively in each of the
9. (c) Upper triangle rotates 90°
half step and one step alternatively subsequent figures.
anti-clockwise, middle triangle rotates
anti-clockwise after rotating 90°.
180° after every two figures and the 16. (e) The first arrow shifts its position
3. (e) One arrow is added in each of the lower triangle rotates 90º, 180° by interchanging position with first,
subsequent figures and all existing clockwise alternatively in each of the second, third and fourth arrows; and
arrows are reversed to make a certain successive figures. this process continues.
pattern. 17. (d) In alternate steps, two and three
10. (a) One arrow in clockwise direction is
4. (e) Figure rotates 90° clockwise in added in such a way that direction of alternate arcs get inverted.
each of the subsequent figures and the head of arrow is same as that of the 18. (d) Sides of the polygon disappear in
moves 1 step and 1/2 step in other arrows and at the same time all clockwise direction in an order 1, 2, 1,
anti-clockwise direction alternatively. the pre-existing arrows are inverted. 3, 1, 4, … and the number of shaded
5. (d) The shaded circle moves 1/2 11. (d) The leaf rotates by 90° circles appear in anti-clockwise
1 1 anti-clockwise and one shaded leaf and direction in an order 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4, …
1, 1 , 2, 2 ........ steps in clockwise
2 2 a blank leaf is added alternatively in 19. (e) Arrow outside the square moves
directions in each of the subsequent each of the successive figures. half side and rotates 90° in
figures. 12. (c) In each of the subsequent figures, anti-clockwise direction.
6. (a) L-shaped figure rotates 90°, 45°, the circle is replaced by a new sign. 20. (d) Small circle moves one side
90°, … clockwise and is also reversed When cycle completes, the circle starts anti-clockwise in each of the
in subsequent each figures. reappearing in subsequent figures. successive figures.
 Master Exercise
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1 and 2) In each of the following Answer Figures
questions, a set of four figures marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4
forming a series is given. Out of these figures, the last one
i.e., Figure (4) is missing. Identify from the four answer
figures, marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) the one which would
replace the question mark (?) in Figure (4), so as to
continue the series. (a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Question Figures 4. Question Figures

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SNAP 2012
5. Question Figures
2. Question Figures

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) UPSC CSAT 2013
SNAP 2012
6. Question Figures
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 3-6) In each question, there are two
sets of figures; first four figures named as question figures
marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4) and next four figures named
answer figures marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d). The question
figures follow a particular sequence. In accordance with
the same, which one of the four answer figures should 4
1 2 3
appear as the fifth figure in the question figure ?
Answer Figures
3. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1 2 3 4
UPSC CSAT 2013
Chapter 01 Series 33

7. Which pattern from the bottom line (a, b, c, d and e) is Answer Figures
missing from the top line?
Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) UP [Link] 2009

1 2 3 4 5 11. Question Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4

Answer Figures
DIRECTIONS ~(Q. Nos. 8-68) In each of the questions given
below, which one of the four/five answer figures will come
after the question figures on the right end, if the sequence is
continued.
8. Question Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d) RRB ALP 2010
12. Question Figures

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UP [Link] 2010
(a) (b) (c) (d)
9. Question Figures
13. Question Figures

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) MAT 2009
10. Question Figures 14. Question Figures

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
34 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answer Figures 19. Question Figures

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2013 Answer Figures
15. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

OBC PO 2010
1 2 3 4
20. Question Figures
Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) Answer Figures
RRB TC/CC 2014
16. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

MHT MBA 2017
1 2 3 4 5 21. Question Figures
Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Answer Figures
PNB PO 2011
17. Question Figures

CCCCCC CCCCCC CCCCCC CCCCCC CCCC

SSSSSS SSSSSS SSSSS S (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5 MHT MBA 2017
Answer Figures 22. Question Figures

C C

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5

18. Question Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answer Figures MHT MBA 2017
23. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) 1 2 3 4 5

UPSSSC 2016
Chapter 01 Series 35

Answer Figures 28. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5

MHT MBA 2017
Answer Figures
24. Question Figures
T
=
O O
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
MHT MBA 2017
Answer Figures
C
29. Question Figures
O
O
O
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
MHT MBA 2017 1 2 3 4 5

25. Question Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answer Figures SBI PO 2013
30. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

MHT MBA 2017 1 2 3 4 5
26. Question Figures Answer Figures
= T
= Y
= Y
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) SBI PO 2010
Answer Figures 31. Question Figures
C S
T T T
S C S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) MHT MBA 2017 1 2 3 4 5
27. Question Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answer Figures CBI PO 2010
32. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

MHT MBA 2017 1 2 3 4 5
36 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answer Figures 37. Question Figures

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
IBPS Clerk 2011
33. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5 38. Question Figures

Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Answer Figures
CBI PO 2010
S
34. Question Figures
S

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

OBC PO 2010
1 2 3 4 5 39. Question Figures
Answer Figures C O C

C C O C

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Answer Figures
Z
35. Question Figures

C C C C C
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5 PNB PO 2010

Answer Figures 40. Question Figures

S V US V O

U VV UO O U
S OO S U S V
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
36. Question Figures
S S O S S S
X X X
X X U U U U
V O V O S V O V O
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5 SBI PO 2010
Answer Figures 41. Question Figures
C S C C
X O O O S S O O C
X X X X S C S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
Chapter 01 Series 37

Answer Figures 46. Question Figures

C T S
T C C
S S T CS C
T
T S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
UBI PO 2010
42. Question Figures Answer Figures
C C
Z O Z O S Z S C
S Z Z T C ST C TS
S U U O S S S
T T
O U S U O U
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5 SBI PO 2013
Answer Figures
47. Question Figures
Z U U U
S Z S S S Z O
O
U U
O Z O Z O S

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

UBI PO 2010 1 2 3 4 5
43. Question Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures 48. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5
44. Question Figures Answer Figures
S T S P T Z T S T
K P K T S Z P K P
Z Z P K S K Z
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
49. Question Figures
V T
O V T
VZC TCO TCO Z OV Z OV
Z C
T Z C
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
IOB PO 2010 1 2 3 4 5

45. Question Figures Answer Figures

V Z Z Z
O
S O S C T Z CV CV T V T C CV T
O S O O T O O O
S S Z
C
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
PNB PO 2010
Answer Figures 50. Question Figures
C
Z Z
S O S O S C S
S S Z Z T O S C ST B
O T T C
C T
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) BIO Clerk 2010 1 2 3 4 5
38 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answer Figures 55. Question Figures

T S S T
B B S
S C C S i
B T T B C
C C T
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
IBPS PO 2012 Answer Figures
51. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

UBI PO 2010
1 2 3 4 5
56. Question Figures
Answer Figures
S T T T S S

C S T C

C S C C T

1 2 3 4 5
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
CBI PO 2010 Answer Figures
52. Question Figures S S C C C C
T O A O 3 A O i 3 B 3 K S S S
A S K T Oi B C T
T T T T
S L i K i T i K T T 6 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5 IBPS Clerk 2011
Answer Figures 57. Question Figures
i 8 i K B i K B i B K i K B
S S O O C S
K 3
T T O S T
P 6 3 T 6 3 C 6 3 C 6 3 Z 6 T
O C S C C T O T C
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
IBPS PO 2012
Answer Figures
53. Question Figures
S O T S O C S C S T C O

C C T O T O T S

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5 IBPS Clerk 2011
Answer Figures 58. Question Figures

C R A T ER C S E T E R T C SR E V S CS R C E V

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5

UCO Bank PO 2010
54. Question Figures Answer Figures

E S V R CR S D E VR S D V ES R D V ER S C V E

=
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
BIO Clerk 2010
Answer Figures
59. Question Figures
E B G S V
S G B V S
G O V D N
O R D E A
R S E B G
B E S G B
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
PNB PO 2010 1 2 3 4 5
Chapter 01 Series 39

Answer Figures 64. Question Figures

V B B S V
N G N N G MqBH DNYZ qUXB BqXU FDZY
A S A A S
G N G G N UDZX FMHV DHMZ VFYN HBUM
S A S B A
B V V V B NFVY qUXB FYNV DHMZ qVNX
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
BOB PO 2010
Answer Figures
60. Question Figures
qNVX qVNX qNVX qVNX qVNX
FUBY FUBY FBUY FBUM FUBY
HZDM HZDM HZDM HZDY HDZM
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
Canara Bank PO 2011
Answer Figures
65. Question Figures
⇒ B q B q X ⇒ B B X ⇒
X P q Y ⇒ Y ⇒ P q q P

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Y M B M X P P M X M Y Y M

SBI PO 2013 1 2 3 4 5
61. Question Figures Answer Figures
X ⇒ B X X ⇒ Y M X
q B ⇒ q P Y B B X ⇒ Y B ⇒
Y M P Y M M q P q P M q P
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
66. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 5
IBPS PO 2012
Answer Figures
62. Question Figures
P O AS P B P CS B PB C
S O A P S
C S A O
B C A B O O C A
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures 67. Question Figures
O A BO C AP O A B O B P AO P A B S =
=S = = S =
P P S
C S B S C S C C S S S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
IBPS PO 2012
63. Question Figures Answer Figures
= = =
X ∆ X ⇒ A ∆ ⇒ S S = = S S
∆ R⇒ T P X
T X ∆ X ⇒ ∆ S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4 5 UBI PO 2010
Answer Figures 68. Question Figures
× i × H ×
P P P ⇒ o c
T

⇒B ⇒ ∆ ∆ ∆ c = c i
∆ X P ⇒ ⇒ c i
=
× i × H
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4 5
40 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answer Figures 71. Question Figures

c H = S
i i S i i
H H H H ?
S × × × ×
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
IBPS PO 2011 1 2 3 4
69. Consider the following figures and answer the question Answer Figures
given below.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1 2 3 4
72. Question Figures

?
?
5 6 7
Answer Figures
Which one of the following figures would logically come
in the 7th position indicated above by a questions
mark? UPSC CSAT 2013

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Chhattisgarh Patwari 2019

73. Question Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 70-86) In each of the questions ?

given below, there are two sets of figures. The figures on
the upper or left side are question figures marked by
numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and on the lower or right side 1 2 3 4
there are answer figures marked by alphabets a, b, c, d Answer Figures
and e. A series is established, if one of the five or four
answer figures is placed in place of the sign ? in the
question figures. The figure from answer figures which
will replace the sign ? In question figures is your answer.
70. Question Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d) RRB ALP 2010
74. Question Figures
?

?
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2014
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Chapter 01 Series 41

75. Question Figures 79. Question Figures

?

? ?
c ?
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures
? ? ?

?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CPO 2019

76. Question Figures 80. Question Figures

@
? ?

1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures Answer Figures

@
@ @ @
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
81. Question Figures
SSC CPO 2019
77. Question Figures @ @
?
@ @
?
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5 Answer Figures
Answer Figures @
@ @ @

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
SSC CGL 2019
78. Question Figures 82. Question Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
42 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

83. Question Figures DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 87-91) Each of the following
+ series consists of seven figures, two of which at the ends
+ + are unmarked. One of the five marked figures (a), (b), (c),
? (d) and (e) does not fit into the series. Find out that
+ figure.
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures 87.
+
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
+ + + +
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 88.
84. Question Figures
+ + (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
+ +
? + +
+ 89.
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

90.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

85. Question Figures (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

91.
?

1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answer Figures
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 92 and 93) In each of the
following questions below, the figures follow a
series/sequence. One and only one out of the five figures
does not fit in the series/sequence. The number of that
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) figure is your answer. IBPS PO 2012
86. Question Figures
92. D N A S S
N A N N N
A D S A D
? T S T D T
S T D T A
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures 93.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (c) In the given arrangement, each time 13. (a) In every successive figure, a line 25. (e) Here, elements move from bottom
one vertical line and one horizontal line from both the triangles is removing. to middle, middle to top, top to
is removed to form the next figure. 14. (d) In every successive figure, two middle and then middle to bottom.
circles in the upper box are increasing This process repeats. Also, in first
2. (c) From figure (1) to (2), the black step, elements at both the ends
dots remain at the same place while and one circle in the lower box is
decreasing. interchange their positions and the
the rest figure is rotated by 180°. remaining element gets inverted
Similarly, from figure (3) to (4), dots 15. (d) In first step, one line from left side vertically. In next step, the element at
will remain at their places while the is removed. In second step, one line left end shifts at the right end and also
rest figure will be rotated by 180°. from right side is removed. The process gets inverted vertically. In third step,
is repeated in the subsequent steps. all the three elements are inverted
3. (c) The problem figure (1) is same as 16. (b) From figure (1) to (2), two more vertically. Now, this process is repeated
problem figure (4) but with an from next step.
boxes get shaded in clockwise direction,
inverted arrow. So, the answer figure then from figure (2) to (3 ) one box at
must be same as problem figure (2) 26. (a) In first step, the first and second
the anti-clockwise end gets unshaded. symbols (counting in clockwise
but with an inverted arrow. The same process is repeated. direction) interchange their positions
4. (d) In the problem figures, the triangle 17. (d) In every step 3, 2, 3 and 2 upper and in the second step, the first and
is pointed towards up, followed by figures are deleted and 4,3,4 and 3 the third symbols interchange their
pointed towards down alternately. lower figures are deleted. positions. This goes on alternately.
Also, the triangle moves one step The remaining symbol moves to the
18. (a) The small circle is moving one part
anti-clockwise in each figure. So, in vacant position and gets replaced by a
from first to second, two parts from
new symbol in each step.
the answer figure triangle should point second to third, three parts from third
up and must be present at the top left to fourth and so on. 27. (d) All the arrows are pointing in four
corner. The straight line is rotating in different directions.
19. (c) Darken part moves two steps and
anti-clockwise direction. then becomes three parts, then moves 28. (d) Both the elements move one step
5. (b) In each step, the left most symbol three steps and becomes two, then in clockwise direction. The half arrow
moves four steps ahead and becomes rotates 90° anti-clockwise. The
gets shifted to the right most side and
five, then moves five steps ahead and semi-circular gets laterally inverted in
also gets inverted.
becomes three darken parts. each successive steps.
6. (b) The triangle is moving downwards
in a zig-zag manner, while the 20. (a) Here, the figure moves 1 step, 29. (d) From figure (1) to (3), the figure is
2 inverted and one leaf is added to one
movement of the semi-circle like 1 1
1 step, 1 steps and then again step of its side. Also from figure (3) to (5),
element is anti-clockwise along the
2 2 the figure is again inverted and one
inner four squares.
in anti-clockwise direction. Also every leaf is added to its other side. Same
7. (c) Shaded portion moves one block in time a line is also added to the figure. process follows from figure (2) to (4)
clockwise direction in every successive and from figure (4) to the answer
step. 21. (c) Here, two patterns are going figure.
consecutively. In figures 1→3→5,
8. (d) In each of the successive figures figure moves 90° clockwise. In figure 30. (e) Here, figure (1) is similar to (4)
initially the square is moving from left 2-4, figure moves 90° clockwise. So, while figure (2) is similar to (5) except
to right and then from right to left. figure 4 moves 90° clockwise to that the latter is 90° clockwise rotated
The circle is moving from left to right continue the sequence. form of the first. So, answer figure
and is also getting inverted vertically must be similar to figure (3) after 90°
in each step. 22. (e) The half arrow in the middle clockwise rotation.
1
moves 90° clockwise. ‘L’ moves step
9. (d) One circle is increasing in each 2 31. (e) In each of the subsequent figure,
step and also the circles are rotating in anti-clockwise direction and it one design is added in a set order and
180° in each step. rotates 90° anti-clockwise in each the designs rotate respectively 90°
alternate figure. anti-clockwise and 45° clockwise
10. (a) In the first step, both the arcs are
alternately.
inverted. In second step, the inverted 23. (d) Here, in each figure one line, two
arcs are joined together. In third step, lines and then three lines are added. 32. (c) The sequence of the problem
the arcs are inverted again. Now, in This process is repeated from figure (4) figures is
fourth step they will be separated and onwards.
moved away from each other.
24. (b) There are two different series. One
11. (d) In each step, the circle is moving series contains one symbol and other
from top to middle and from middle series contains two symbols. In both
to bottom. Also, it gets half-shaded the series, symbols move 1 step in
(lower half) in first step and full Problem figure Problem figure (3) to (4)
clockwise direction and each time
(1) to (2) figure (2) to (3)
shaded in second step. This process symbols are replaced by new symbols.
figure (4) to (5)
will be repeated for square also. The series having two elements
12. (a) In each successive figure, the design contains one symbol same as the Pattern of problem figure (1) to (2) will
is rotating 45° in clockwise direction. previous figure of one element series. be repeated to obtain the answer figure.
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33. (b) From problem figure (1) to (2) the the same process repeats. The shading 47. (a) From figure 1 to 2 → S and O and
innermost and outermost designs of the main figure shifts one step p and R interchange their places.
interchange their positions. Similar clockwise in each step.
From figure 2 to 3 → K and O and p
changes occur from problem figure (3)
41. (e) In the first step, the corner and T interchange their places.
to (4) and from (5) to the answer figure.
elements shift one step anti-clockwise, From figure 3 to 4 → O and Z and *
34. (d) Main design in figure (5) is same the middle left and middle right and p interchange their places.
as in figure (1), therefore, the main elements interchange their places,
From figure 4 to 5 → O and R and S
design for answer figure will be same while the central element remains at
and p interchange their places.
as in figure (2). One line is added to its place.
the base of the main figure after every Following the same pattern from
In the next step, the elements on the
two figures. figure 5 to 6 → O and T and K and p
diagonal shift one step ahead
will interchange their places.
35. (a) The central figure in figure (5) is diagonally, while the middle right goes
same as in figure (2). Hence, it will be to the middle left and the middle right 48. (a) Changes of positions of elements
same in answer figure as it is in is replaced by a new one. The same from figure 1 to 2 is similar to the
figure (3). The outer figures in figure process repeats for successive steps. changes from figure 3 to 4. This
(5) is same as in figure (1). Hence, in pattern also follows from figure 5 to
42. (e) In the first step, the left column
the answer figure, it will be same as it answer figure. Let us see the pattern
elements shift downwards in a cyclic
is in figure (2). order while the right column elements
36. (c) In each of the successive figures, a shift upward in a cyclic order. In the
new sign is formed at the top left next step, the elements of the upper
position and the symbol it replaces box shift clockwise while elements of
comes in the middle. the lower box shift anti-clockwise in a
The sign at the middle position comes cyclic order. The process is repeated
at the middle top position and the for successive steps. 49. (c) The pattern of problem figures is
sign at the midle top position comes 43. (a) In question figures, for each of the
to right top position. The same subsequent figure, three outer corner
process is repeated in the successive elements shift one step in a cyclic order
figures. while the three corresponding inner
elements also shift in the same way.
37. (e) Figures change in such a way that
The remaining one inner and outer
dot lies in the space common to circle
elements interchange their places. This Problem figure (1) to (2),
and triangle in one step and it lies in
process repeats from figure (3) to (4) Problem figure (3) to (4) and
the space common to triangle and
and (5) to answer figure. Problem figure (5) to answer figure.
rectangle in next step. This process is
repeated in the subsequent figures. 44. (e) In the first step, the upper middle
element shifts to the middle left, 50. (b) In each step, the series rotates 90°
38. (e) The pattern is as follows middle left to the lower left and then and 45° anti-clockwise alternately.
from lower left to the upper middle From figure (1) to (2), there is a cyclic
RS RN
while the remaining four shift one step movement among all the elements
clockwise in a cyclic order. In the next except top element of the series, From
step, the middle row elements shift figure (2) to (3), the elements at both
RN RS from left to right in a cyclic order, ends of the series interchange their
while the remaining four elements places and the middle element is
From figure (1) to (2) From figure (2) to (3) replaced by a new element.
shift one step clockwise. The same
figure (3) to (4) and figure (4) to (5)
process repeats. 51. (e) In each subsequent figure, one
and figure (5) to
answer figure 45. (c) In the sequence, the middle design is inverted and the other two
element is interchanged by one of the designs rotate 45° clockwise and
RS = Reverse same design, four surrounding elements and two of anti-clockwise, respectively.
RN = Reverse new design. four surrounding elements interchange
52. (c) Changes from figure (1) to (2)
39. (e) Diagram C moves clockwise 1 step their places. Also a new element is
takes place as shown in the diagram.
1 1 replaces one of the surrounding
in each figure, star moves in , ,2
,11 (•) represents the element which is
2 2 elements everytime.
replaced by a new element. The same
1 46. (c) In each subsequent figure, the
steps then it will move 2 steps. process is repeated for subsequent
2 series of symbols move 45° figures but the changing pattern is
Remaining one diagram placed at anti-clockwise. With reference to the rotated 90° clockwise each time as
middle moves from centre to bottom, position of symbols in the original shown below.
bottom to top, top to centre and then series, from question figure (1) to (2)
again centre to bottom. This process the upper two elements at corners after 90°
continues for the successive steps. clockwise
interchange their positions. Also, the rotation
two elements at the lower end
40. (e) In the first step, the corner
interchange their positions. From
elements shift one step clockwise
question figure (2) to (3), the lower
while the middle left and middle right
most element gets shifted to the From figure From figure
elements interchange their places. In
uppermost position in the series. (1) to (2) (2) to (3)
the next step, all the elements shift
Then, the whole process repeats.
one step upwards in a cyclic order and
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53. (e) In each step, elements shift one 60. (a) Change in positions of elements 64. (b) Change from figure (4) to figure
step clockwise. In the first step both takes place as below (5) is the same as change from figure
the end elements are replaced by new Inverted
(1) to (2). So, change from figure (5)
ones while in the next step, the to (answer figure) is the same as the

Inverted
Inverted

Inverted
remaining three elements are change from figure (2) to (3).

Inverted
replaced. The whole process repeats. Inverted
Inverted
Inverted Inverted 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12
54. (d) In the first step, the upper left and
the middle right elements interchange From figure From figure From figure 5 6 7 8 1 7 6 4
their places, so do the upper right and (1) to (2) (2) to (3) (3) to (4)
9 10 11 12 5 3 2 8
the middle left. Inverted Inverted Inverted
Inverted (5) answer figure
The remaining three elements shift
one step clockwise. In the next step, IInverted 65. (e) Changes in position of elements
the lower left and lower right elements Inverted from figure (1) to (2) = from figure (3)
are replaced by new ones, while the to (4) = from figure (5) to (answer
remaining five shift one step From figure From figure figure).
anti-clockwise in a cyclic order. The (4) to (5) (5) to (answer figure)q Such changes take place as below
same process repeats for the
61. (b) Changes in positions of elements
subsequent steps.
take place as below
55. (d) In each step, the upper middle
elements rotates by 45° clockwise and Inverted Inverted Inverted Inverted
the lower middle element rotates by
45° anti-clockwise. Among the middle
row elements, the elements in two Inverted
66. (d) Changes in positions of elements
pairs interchange their places while From figure From figure from figure 1 to 2 = from figure 3 to 4
the 5th element is replaced by a new (1) to (2) (2) to (3) = from figure 5 to answer figure. Let
one successively from the right to left, Inverted us see how the changes take place.
Inverted

beginning from the right.

56. (c) The sequence of the problem
figures is
Inverted Inverted

From figure From figure

(3) to (4) (4) to (5)
67. (a) In each step, two of the elements
interchange their positions while the
remaining three shift one step clockwise
Problem Problem Problem figure (5)
in a cyclic order. This movement itself
figure (1)to (2) figure (3)to (4) to answer figure Inverted Inverted
shifts in clockwise order.
57. (b) The sequence of the problem From figure (5) 68. (e) In alternate steps, from (1) to (2),
figures is to (Answer figure) (3) to (4) and (5) to (6), the
uppermost element goes to lowermost,
62. (a) Changes in positions of elements
the other elements shift one step
take place as below
upward and the element reaching the
uppermost position is replaced by a
new one.
Problem figure Problem figure Problem figure (5) 69. (d) In the problem figures, there
(1) to (2) (3) to (4) to answer figure comes a circle and a square at the
centre alternately. So, in the 7th
58. (c) From problem figure (1) to (2), From figure From figure From figure figure, there must be a circle at the
first and second, fourth and fifth (1) to (2) (2) to (3) (3) to (4) centre. Also, the direction of arrows is
interchange places. Third design same in figure (1) and (4), (2) and (5),
changes in a new design, similarly (3) (3) and (6). So, the direction of arrows
⇒ (4) and (5) ⇒ Answer figure. in figure (7) must be the same as in
figure (4).
59. (c) In the first step, the uppermost
and the lowermost elements 70. (d) In each of the successive figures
interchange their places while the two pins attached with the centre are
remaining elements shift one step From figure From figure increasing.
upwards in a cyclic order. (4) to (5) (5) to (answer figure) 71. (a) In each of the successive figures, a
In the next step, the elements of the small circle in the square is increasing
upper pair interchange their places. So 63. (d) Elements moves from left to upper and a design outside the square is
do the elements of the lower pair right → lower right → upper left → decreasing.
while the two middle elements are lower left → right position in
subsequent steps. A new element 72. (d) The designs at the corners are
replaced by new ones. These processes
appears in each step in the left base. moving one step in anti-clockwise
continue in the alternate manner.
direction and the designs at the
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middle of the edges are moving one 80. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2), the 86. (a) From problem figure (1) to (2), the
step in clockwise direction and also in upper half of one arrow rotates 45° symbols move half step in anti-
each successive step, a line is clockwise, from figure (2) to (3), the clockwise direction and first and last
increasing. lower half of the same arrow rotates 45° symbols interchange positions. Also a
73. (c) In each successive figure, a square clockwise. From figure (3) to (4) and new symbol is added in the beginning
is increasing, the arrow is rotating 90° also from (4) to (5), the same process is of the series. The same process is
in anti-clockwise direction and the dot repeated for the other arrow. repeated in the successive figures.
is moving from one side to the other 81. (c) The elements are moving 45° and 87. (c) The figure rotates 45° clockwise in
in clockwise direction. 90° in clockwise direction alternatively each of the successive figures.
74. (b) In each successive figure, a line is and in each step a new element
appears in the starting of the line of 88. (b) The arrow rotates 90°, 180°
increasing in the outer shape and the alternatively in the anti-clockwise
inner shape is rotating 90° in elements.
direction.
subsequent figures. 82. (c) The heads of the line move on the
line in a set order. 89. (d) Symbols change their positions as
75. (b) In each step, a small design is shown in the two diagrams
inverted and this takes place in 83. (b) All the symbols interchange their alternatively and the symbol in place
anti-clockwise direction. Also a dot is positions with one another, as shown of (•) is replaced by a new symbol.
removed from the figure in each step. in the two diagrams, alternatively.
76. (a) The elements are moving in
following directions and in every step a
new element appears at top left corner.
N
From figure (1) to From figure (2) to 90. (a) The main figure rotates 45°
(2) and (3) to (4) (3) and (4) to (5) anti-clockwise and one line/arc is
added to the main figure.
84. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2),
one circle is deleted and two triangles 91. (a) Four symbols at the corners
77. (b) The set of all four signs move from are added. From problem figure (2) to interchange their positions as shown
middle to right, right to left and then (3), one triangle is deleted and three in the diagrams alternatively and
from left to middle. The upper two squares are added. symbols at the centre are converted
signs interchange their positions and into new symbols.
lower two signs interchange positions From problem figure (3) to (4), one
and each of the signs is replaced by a square is deleted and four plus are
new sign one by one in each of the added. The same process continues for
successive figures. the subsequent steps.

78. (a) The shaded semi-circle moves along 85. (c) All the symbols interchange their
the diagonal and rotates 90° positions with one another as shown 92. (d) Changes from figure (a) to (b) and
anti-clockwise and the other figure is in the two diagrams alternatively and from figure (b) to (c) are shown as
same in problem figures (1), (3) and (5). a new symbol appears in place of below. The whole process repeats.
previous symbol in each successive
79. (d) In each step, the elements move as figure in anti-clockwise direction,
follow starting from bottom position.

From figure (a) to (b) From figure (b) to (c)

N 93. (e) Arrow rotates 45° anti-clockwise
and 90° anti-clockwise, alternately.
From figure (1) to (2) From figure (2) to (3)
N = New element
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CHAPTER 02

Analogy
Analogy means similarity of relationship. If a pair of Ex 02 Find the figure from the answer figures that will
figures exhibits some kind of relationship on the basis of replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures.
shape, size, rotation, interchange of elements, number of
Problem Figures
elements etc., and an another pair of figures exhibits the
same kind of relationship, then the two pairs are said to
be analogous to each other. ?
Basically, this chapter is all about identifying such logical
patterns that establish a relationship between two given 1 2 3 4
figures. Answer Figures
The basis for establishing relationship between the
different figures are given below.

A. Number of Lines/ Elements

In this type of relationship, the number of lines / (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
elements in first figure of a pair gets increased/decreased
Solution (a) The triangles given in first figure of the first pair
to obtain the second figure of the same pair. of problem figures gets doubled in second figure of the same
pair.
Ex 01 Find the figure from the answer figures that will Similarly, in second pair, the number of squares from third
replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures. figure to the fourth figure will get doubled.
Problem Figures
B. Size of Figures
In this type of relationship, the size of the first figure of a
?
pair is changed to obtain the second figure of the same
pair, i.e. the smaller figure becomes larger or the larger
1 2 3 4
figure becomes smaller.
Answer Figures
Ex 03 Find the figure from the answer figures that will
replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures.
Problem Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (d) In the first pair of the problem figures, from first ?
to the second figure one line is added. In the same manner in
the second pair of figures, one line will be added from third
figure to the fourth figure. 1 2 3 4
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Answer Figures Solution (c) From first to second figure, the shaded portions
become unshaded and unshaded portions become shaded.
Similar changes will be followed from third to fourth figure.

E. Mirror/Water Image of Figure

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) In this type of relationship, the second figure is the
Solution (c) In the first pair of the problem figures from first mirror/water image of the first figure.
to second figure, the large triangle becomes small and the In mirror image, the object is laterally inverted. The Left
small circle becomes large. In the same manner, from third
to fourth figure, the large hexagon becomes small and the
Hand Side (LHS) and the Right Hand Side (RHS) of an
small pentagon becomes large. object interchange their places while top and bottom
remains at their respective positions.
C. Rotation of Figure The water image of an object is vertically inverted form
In this type of relationship, first figure of a pair rotates of the real object in which LHS (Left Hand Side) and
by a certain angle in clockwise or in anti-clockwise RHS (Right Hand Side) remain unchanged but the top
direction to obtain the second figure of the same pair. and bottom of the object get interchanged.

Ex 04 Find the figure from the answer figures that will Ex 06 Find the figure from the answer figures that will
replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures. replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures.
Problem Figures Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (d) The first figure is rotated 90° clockwise to obtain Solution (b) Here, the second figure is the mirror image of
the second figure. In the same manner, the third figure will be first figure. Similarly, the fourth figure will be the mirror
rotated 90° clockwise to obtain the answer figure. image of the third figure.

D. Appearance of Figure Ex 07 Find the figure from the answer figures that will
replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures.
In this type of relationship, the changes occuring from
one figure to the other are based on pattern of the figure Problem Figures
or appearance of the design. In these changes, the
portions of the design which were unshaded initially ?
become shaded and the shaded portions become
unshaded, after some changes.
1 2 3 4
Ex 05 Find the figure from the answer figures that will Answer Figures
replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures.
Problem Figures

? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (d) The second figure is the water image of the first
1 2 3 4 figure. Similarly, the fourth figure will be the water image of
the third figure as shown in option (d).
Answer Figures
F. Interchanging Positions of the Figures
In this type of relationship, the figures inside the first
figure of a pair interchange their places to obtain the
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) second figure of the same pair.
Chapter 02 Analogy 49

Ex 08 Find the figure from the answer figures that will

replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures.
Ex 10 Find the figure from the answer figures that will
Problem Figures replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures.
Problem Figures

?
?
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (a) By the careful analysis of first pair of the problem
figures, we find that from first to second figure, the upper and Solution (b) As, a car has four wheels. Similarly, a bike has
lower figures interchange their places, i.e. the upper figure two wheels. Hence, answer figure (b) will replace the
becomes lower and the lower figure becomes upper. question mark (?). Various types of problems based on
Also, after interchanging the positions the upper figure analogy which are asked in exams are discussed below
becomes double at new position and lower figure becomes
single at new position in second figure. Similar changes will
be followed from third to the fourth figure. TYPE 01
G. Rearrangement of Symbols Finding the Missing Figure of a
In this type of relationship, the symbols of the first figure Similarly Related Pair
of a pair interchange their places with each other In this type of questions, a set of figures namely problem
following a certain rule with or without producing a new figures and four/five answer figures are given. The set of
symbol to obtain the second figure of the same pair. problem figures consists of two parts. The first part
comprises of two figures which have some relationship
Ex 09 Find the figure from the answer figures that will between them on the basis of certain rule or pattern. The
replace the question mark (?) from the problem figures.
second part comprises one figure and a sign of ‘?’.
Problem Figures To solve this type of questions, candidates are required
to identify the relationship between first two figures and
? then on the basis of this relationship, select one figure
from the set of answer figures which replaces the sign of
‘?’. In this case always remember that it bears same
1 2 3 4 relationship with the other figure as the first figure of the
Answer Figures first part bears with second figure of the same part.
Following examples illustrate the methods to solve the
questions based on finding the missing figure of a
similarly related pair.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 11-19) In the following
questions, the first and second figure of the problem figures
Solution (d) Here, from first to second figure, each symbol have certain relation between them and the same relation
moves one step downward and the lower most symbol exists between the third figure and one of the four/five
becomes the topmost symbol. Similarly, from third to fourth answer figures marked as (a), (b), (c), (d)/(e). Find that
figure, each symbol will move one step downward and the answer figure from the options that will replace (?) from
lowermost symbol will become the topmost symbol. problem figures.

H. Based on Real Objects Ex 11 Problem Figures

In this type of relationship, objects belong to the real
world given in a pair are related to each other in a certain
?
way.

1 2 3 4
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Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CGL 2006

(a) (b) (c) (d)
RRB Group D 2018 Solution (a) Figure (2) is the mirror image of figure (1) when
mirror is placed vertically. In the same way, the answer figure
Solution (b) The shaded portions get unshaded and (a) is the mirror image of figure (3).
vice-versa. So, answer figure (b) is the correct figure, obtained
from third figure.
Ex 15 Problem Figures
Ex 12
Problem Figures
?

? 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2013

Solution (d) Here, the outer figures come inside the
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) rectangle and the inner figure comes outside the rectangle.
Solution (c) Line segments attached to the base of the first
figure come outside and the line segments at the top Ex 16 Problem Figures
interchange size to obtain the second figure.

Ex 13 ?
Problem Figures
1 2 3 4

? Answer Figures

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2013

Solution (d) Here, bottom circle is replaced with square,
both the side lines make an angle of 90° and the top part of
both side lines is replaced with the top part of middle line
(a) (b) (c) (d) and vice-versa.
UPSSSC Junior Clerk 2016
Ex 17 Problem Figures
Solution (a) As empty square is converted into an empty
circle, in the similar way a square having some number of
lines in a particular pattern will be converted into the circle
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having same number of lines in the same pattern.

Ex 14 1 2 3 4
Problem Figures
Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Chapter 02 Analogy 51

Solution (c) From problem figure (1) to (2), the pin rotates
90° clockwise, the trapezium is inverted and the third figure
rotates 135° anti-clockwise. Similar changes will take place in
figure (3) to obtain answer figure.

Ex 18
Problem Figures Ex 19
Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (a) From problem figure (1) to (2), all the symbols
change their positions as shown in the diagram in such a way (a) (b) (c) (d)
that symbol S is reversed, rectangle rotates 90°, arrow Solution (a) As, we get apple from tree. Similarly we get
is inverted, circle is shaded and the remaining symbol rotates milk from cow.
90°.

Practice CORNER 2.1

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-60) The second figure in the first Answer Figures
pair of the problem figures bears a certain relationship
with the first figure. Similarly, one of the answer figures
bears the same relationship with the first figure in the
second pair of the problem figures. You have to select that
figure from the set of answer figures which will replace the
question mark (?) (a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Problem Figures 3. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB Group D 2018 RRB Group D 2018
2. Problem Figures 4. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
52 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answer Figures 9. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC MTS 2012 1 2 3 4

5. Problem Figures Answer Figures

+ + +
+ +
+

?
+ +

1 2 3 4
(a) (b) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
RRB Group D 2018
+ + + (a) A (b) B (c) D (d) C
+ +
+

+ + + + + + + 10. Problem Figures

+ + +

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC DEO 2008

?
6. Problem Figures
1 2 3 4
?
Answer Figures

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2006

11. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CGL 2008
7. Problem Figures
?

?
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
UCO Bank PO 2009
12. Problem Figures
8. Problem Figures
?

?
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) UP [Link] 2008
Chapter 02 Analogy 53

13. Problem Figures 17. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
14. Problem Figures
18. Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

15. Problem Figures 19. Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

RRB ASM 2011 MHT MBA 2017

16. Problem Figures 20. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
UP B. Ed 2009
54 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

21. Problem Figures 25. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 (a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

22. Problem Figures UPSSSC Cane Supervisor 2019

26. Problem Figures
?
?
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UP Police Constable 2018 (a) (b) (c) (d)
23. Problem Figures SSC Steno 2007
27. Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

24. Problem Figures (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

MHT MBA 2017
28. Problem Figures
?

?
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB Group D 2018
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(a) B (b) D (c) C (d) A
SSC Steno 2012
Chapter 02 Analogy 55

29. Problem Figures 33. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) SBI PO 2012 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
MHT MBA 2017
30. Problem Figures
34. Problem Figures

?
S ?
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

SSC CGL 2012

31. Problem Figures 35. Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Answer Figures Answer Figures

S

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
UCO Bank PO 2009
36. Problem Figures
32. Problem Figures
?
?
+
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
56 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

37. Problem Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 42. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4

38. Problem Figures Answer Figures

+
# ?

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 43. Problem Figures
# # # +
+ + +
?
+ #
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 4
1 2 3
39. Problem Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answer Figures 44. Problem Figures

+
?

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4

UCO Bank PO 2009
Answer Figures
40. Problem Figures
= $
= ? + + + # + +
C
T T (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 45. Problem Figures

Answer Figures
C = C =
?
T T T
1 2 3 4
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
MHT MBA 2017 Answer Figures
41. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1 2 3 4 SSC CGL 2011
Chapter 02 Analogy 57

46. Problem Figures Answer Figures

Z 8 0
?
0 8 Z S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 51. Problem Figures
S S

+
+
?
S S

+
(a) (b) (c) (d) 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
47. Problem Figures
+ + + +

?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4
52. Problem Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1 2 3 4

48. Problem Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures 53. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
UCO Bank PO 2008
Answer Figures
49. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4 54. Problem Figures

Answer Figures

1 2 3 4
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) SBI PO 2011
Answer Figures
50. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
1 2 3 4
58 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

55. Problem Figures 58. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC (10 + 2) 2010
59. Problem Figures
56. Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Allahabad Bank PO 2008 (a) (b) (c) (d)

57. Problem Figures 60. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Canara Bank PO 2008 (a) (b) (c) (d)
Chapter 02 Analogy 59

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (d) As, there are only three sides in 16. (b) As, figure (1) rotates 180° anti-clockwise, the second figure
first figure and it is increased by one, clockwise and is changed into moves half side, rotates by 90°
to obtain the second figure, having figure (2). Similarly, figure (3) is anti-clockwise and is reversed.
four sides. In the same way, the four changed into figure (b). 33. (b) From figure (1) to figure (2), each
sides given in the third figure will 17. (c) Straight line portion of the figure element changes its position in the
become five sides to obtain the answer rotates 90° clockwise and the curved following manner.
figure. line portion of the figure rotates 90° (i) The element in the bottom left corner
2. (c) From first figure to second figure, anti-clockwise. goes up and gets vertically inverted.
one dot is added. 18. (e) The figures rotate 90° clockwise (ii) The element in the top left corner
3. (b) From first to second figure, there is and heads of the arrow are reversed. comes down and its side increases by 1.
an increment of a side and a shaded dot. 19. (e) Here, each element rotates 90° (iii) The element in the top right corner
4. (a) In the second figure, a small figure clockwise. comes down.
is added, same as that present inside 20. (c) Bottom and right arms of the (iv) A new element is added in the top
the circle and two small lines are figure rotate through 135° clockwise right corner.
added in lower part of the figure. while left and top arms of the figure
rotate through 180°. 34. (b) Small line rotates through 90°
5. (b) From first figure to second figure, clockwise and is inverted and
both designs inside the circle move in 21. (b) From first figure to the second enlarged. Large arrow rotates through
clockwise direction and one same figure, the circle is changed into a 90° clockwise, becomes smaller and
design appears in the middle of the square and it also shifts in the middle the head of the arrow is reversed.
two designs. Also, the circle is of the figure. Similar changes take place from
bounded by a square.
22. (b) In figure 1, only one portion is problem figure (3) to (4).
6. (a) From problem figure (1) to (2) shaded and in figure 2, two portions
both the designs interchange their 35. (e) The whole figure rotates 90°
are shaded.
positions and one design changes its clockwise and the outside portion of
Similarly, figure 3 has 2 shaded the figure is laterally inverted. Shaded
direction.
portions and figure 4 will have four dot comes outside the figure at the
7. (c) From problem figure (1) to (2), the shaded portions.
right figure gets inverted and enlarged. place of = and the sign of = moves to
23. (c) The figure is inverted and bent the opposite side after rotating 90°
The left one moves to the middle and
lines on the base get reversed. The clockwise and a blank dot is formed
the middle figure gets inverted and is
arrow inside the figure rotates through inside the main figure.
reduced in size and becomes the
135° anti-clockwise.
innermost element. 36. (b) The entire figure along with arrows
8. (b) Outer figure is vanished and the
24. (a) Shaded portion goes behind and is vertically inverted, white dots
the unshaded portion comes up.
remaining three inner figures get become black and vice-versa and a line
enlarged and combined vertically. 25. (b) Second figure is the mirror image segment from the head of the figure is
of first figure. removed.
9. (a) Second figure is obtained by
rotating the first figure at 180°. So the 26. (d) Second figure is the water image of
37. (c) Counting from top, the first figure
fourth figure will be obtained from the the first figure.
rotates 90° anti-clockwise and comes
third figure in the same way. 27. (a) Here, all the elements get laterally at third position, second figure is
10. (c) From first figure to second figure, the inverted. Also, the row of elements
reversed at the same position and
design rotates through 90° clockwise. comes down to the bottom right corner.
third figure rotates 180° and after
11. (a) The figure rotates 45° 28. (d) Figure (2) is obtained by the reversing it comes at the first position.
anti-clockwise, the handle of the lateral inversion of figure (1).
29. (e) From problem figure (1) to (2) , 38. (b) From problem figure (1) to (2), all
umbrella is reversed, the black portion
the whole figure gets laterally inverted the symbols change positions as
becomes white and the white portion
and the L shaped figure rotates by shown in the diagram and the symbol
becomes black.
180°. Also, one line is added to the in place of ∗ is replaced by a new symbol.
12. (b) From first figure to the second
figure, the shaded parts move one other figure.
sector ahead in clockwise direction. 30. (a) From problem figure 1 to 2, the
13. (e) The figure rotates through 90° inner most figure becomes outer most
clockwise. The inner figure is inverted figure and the outer most figure
and comes outside and the outer becomes the inner most figure i.e. first
figure goes inside. and third figure get interchanged.
39. (b) From problem figure (1) to (2) , the
14. (c) From first figure to the second figure, 31. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2), the upper left element rotates by 135°
the design rotates through 45° whole of the first figure gets inverted anti-clockwise and shifts to lower left.
clockwise. vertically, then rotates 45° clockwise The lower left element rotates by 90°
15. (a) As, figure (1) rotates 90° clockwise and one of its small end elements is anti-clockwise and shifts to lower right.
and star symbol is removed. In the replaced by a new one. The lower right element rotates by 135°
same way, figure (3) will rotate 90° 32. (e) Both the figures move clockwise in clockwise and shifts to upper right.
clockwise and star symbol will be such a way that the first figure moves The upper right element rotates by 90°
removed to obtain the answer figure. one step and rotates by 90° anti-clockwise and shifts to the centre.
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40. (d) Here, the pattern is the middle after rotating through an in anti-clockwise direction. The
angle of 90°. smaller figure moves one step in
One square is vanished and the other anti-clockwise direction and becomes
one comes below. In the same way, shaded and two new small figures are
figure of option (c) forms from third added.
figure. 53. (c) Both the leaves at the extreme
Also, two new elements are added in
top left and bottom left corners. 46. (c) The following changes occur from ends get deviated by 45° and three
first figure to the second figure with half leaves are added on the back of
41. (c) The upper two figures are reversed. the figure pointing in anti-clockwise
two symbols getting laterally inverted.
The figure at the lower left position
direction.
loses two sides and the figure at the
lower right position loses one side. 54. (d) The shaded portion moves three
42. (d) Change in the positions of the portion anti-clockwise. One line is
symbols takes place as shown in the added to make the triangle near the
diagram. Also, each of the symbols shaded portion and two lines are
rotates in a specific order. 47. (c) The whole figure is first rotated by removed from the triangles present on
180°, then the two arcs are reversed at the border of the main figure.
the same positions.
55. (b) Upper pin is vanished, the
48. (c) From problem figure (2) to (1) , remaining two pins of figure (1) rotate
the upper left part becomes the lower 90° clockwise and the outer half
right; the lower right becomes the circles get shaded.
43. (a) Sign at the top left position is upper right; the upper right becomes
the lower left, and the lower left
56. (d) From problem figure (2) to (1), the
inverted, sign at top right position
innermost element rotates by 90°
rotates 90° clockwise, sign at the becomes the upper left part and they
join together to form a circle. clockwise and becomes the outermost
bottom left position rotates 90°
clockwise, sign at the central position element, the outermost element
49. (c) From problem figure (2) to (1), rotates by 45° anti-clockwise and
rotates 90° anti-clockwise and the sign every element rotates in certain
at bottom right position remains becomes the middle one while the
manner and shifts by a fixed pattern middle one rotates by 90° clockwise
unchanged. as shown here. and becomes the innermost.
44. (c) All the symbols interchange their
positions as shown in the diagram. 57. (b) From problem figure (2) to (1), the
Also, top middle symbol, when comes whole figure rotates by 90° clockwise.
down gets shaded, below middle One and a half petals are lost from
symbol, when goes up rotates 90° anti-clockwise side and a half petal is
clockwise and the symbol in place of * 50. (c) The figure rotates 90° added to its clockwise side in the same
is replaced by a new symbol. anti-clockwise and the upper portion manner as it was on the anti-clockwise
of all the other three arms also side.
become shaded. One side is reduced
from the inner figure. 58. (b) As, police uses the car to chase a
criminal. Similarly, Astronaut uses
51. (a) Semi-circular figure rotates 90° rocket to go in space.
clockwise and all the signs move two
45. (c) Upper and lower designs get parts in anti-clockwise direction and 59. (a) As, bulb in the lamp spreads the
inverted vertically and then combined all the shapes inside the semi-circular light. Similarly, flame of the candle
to form a design which comes at top. figure interchange cross-sectionally. spreads the light.
Two middle designs get inverted 52. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2), 60. (b) As, the symbol of the currency of
horizontally, then combined to form larger figure rotates 180° in clockwise India is ‘`’. Similarly, the symbol of
an ellipse shape. This shape comes in direction and moves one and half step the currency of USA is $.
Chapter 02 Analogy 61

Ex 22 Original Pair
TYPE 02
i ii
Finding a Pair of Similar Figures in
Answer Pairs
Pattern to Original Pair
In these type of questions, an original pair of figures is i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
given. The pair shows relationship between two sections
containing different figures. Solution (d) In the original pair, from section (i) to (ii), main
figure is first divided into two halves, then the left half is
This pair is followed by five different pairs of figures as deleted and the right half gets inverted.
answer pairs. Candidates are required to select one pair
out of these five pairs which shows the same relationship Ex 23 Original Pair
between two of its sections as shown by the original pair
and this pair is the correct answer. i ii

The following examples will help you to understand this Answer Pairs
type of questions +
+ +

DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 20-25) In each of the i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
following questions, a related pair of figures is followed
by five pairs of figures. Select the pair that has a Solution (c) In the original pair, symbols on the left side
relationship similar to that in the original pair. The best move one side clockwise and are increased by two in number.
The symbols at top positions move one side anti-clockwise
possible answer is to be selected from a group of fairly and are increased by two in number. The symbols at bottom
close choices. rotate through 90° anti-clockwise and are arranged along the
line on right side.
Ex 20 Original Pair
Ex 24 Original Pair
i ii
i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (a) In the original pair, section (ii) contains a figure
with as many sides as the number of lines inside the figure
Solution (c) In the original pair, the innermost figure rotates
through 90° anti-clockwise and comes in the middle, the
in section (i) and the figure in section (i) comes inside the
outermost figure comes inside the main figure and the figure
figure of section (ii) after becoming smaller in size and
in the middle becomes the outermost figure.
shaded black.

Ex 21 Original Pair Ex 25 Original Pair

+ +
i ii
i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs
+ + + +
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (d) In the original pair, the symbols at the centre
Solution (e) In the original pair, each of the squares in and bottom right positions rotate through 90° anti-clockwise,
section (i) loses one of its sides sequentially in clockwise the symbols at top right and bottom left positions rotate
direction starting from any of the squares. through 90° clockwise and the symbol at the top left position
rotates through 135° clockwise.
62 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Practice CORNER 2.2

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-26) In each of the following Answer Pairs
questions, a related pair of figures is followed by five
numbered pairs of figures. Select the pair that has a i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii
relationship similar to that in the original pair. The best
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
possible answer is to be selected from a group of fairly
close choices. MHT MBA 2017
7. Original Pair
1. Original Pair
i ii
i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) MHT MBA 2017
2. Original Pair 8. Original Pair
O–=X O=X–
i ii
i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs
T­OX OXT­ –XO = =O–X ­–=T –­T= OX– X– O X=O– XO–=
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) MHT MBA 2017
3. Original Pair 9. Original Pair

+ i ii
i ii

Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs

+ + i ii i ii i ii i ii I II
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
MHT MBA 2017
4. Original Pair 10. Original Pair

i ii
i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
5. Original Pair
11. Original Pair
i ii

i ii
Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
MHT MBA 2017
6. Original Pair 12. Original Pair

i ii i ii
Chapter 02 Analogy 63

Answer Pairs 20. Original Pair

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
13. Original Pair

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
21. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii
IDBI PO 2008 Answer Pairs
14. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs 22. Original Pair

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
15. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs 23. Original Pair

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
16. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs Andhra Bank PO 2010
24. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
i ii
17. Original Pair Answer Pairs

i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
Answer Pairs (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Canara Bank PO 2010
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii 25. Original Pair
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
18. Original Pair i ii

Answer Pairs
i ii

Answer Pairs i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii Allahabad Bank PO 2010
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
26. Original Pair
19. Original Pair
i ii
i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
OBC PO 2007
64 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (d) The mirror image of the figure is Among, the given figures, only option 19. (e) One line segment is added to the
added to the LHS with a different figure (d) follows the similar pattern. existing figure from section (i) to
shading. 10. (c) The figure rotates through 90° section (ii) of the original pair.
2. (d) The line segments of the lower clockwise in such a way that symbols 20. (c) The main figure rotates through
element are attached to the upper attached to the upper portion of the 90° anti-clockwise and a new white
element. figure remain unchanged and symbols leaf is added at the clockwise end.
3. (d) The arrow rotates through 135° attached to the lower portion of the 21. (b) The existing figure gets enlarged
clockwise in such a way that one line figure get replaced by new symbols. and inverted and the original figure
from bottom side of the arrow is 11. (a) Section (ii) of the original pair gets inserted into it from section (i)
deleted and shape on the back of it to (ii).
contains a figure whose sides are two
become shaded.
more than that of the figure in section 22. (e) The lower figure rotates through
4. (a) The number of sides in the figure (i) and the lines inside and outside of 90° anti-clockwise and the upper
in section (ii) is one less than the the main figure in section (ii) are two figure rotates through 90° clockwise.
number of radii in the circle present in more than that of the lines in
section (i) of the original pair. 23. (b) The upper left, the upper right and
section (i). the lower right element rotate by 90°
5. (b) Here, the first element gets 12. (e) The main figure is the water image anti-clockwise. The shading in lower
vertically inverted and the half arrow left square rotates by 45°
of (i), and appears in the a pair.
moves 180° clockwise. Also, the anti-clockwise while the shading of the
second element gets vertically inverted. 13. (a) The whole figure rotates by 180° upper right triangle gets changed.
clockwise and then one of its left
6. (b) Here, the right half of the element
is removed. Also, shaded portion gets
petals is shaded and the shading of 24. (c) The whole figure rotates by 90°
the half shaded petal is changed. clockwise. The lower most remains
unshaded and vice-versa. Among the
static while the remaining three shift
given figures, only option figure (b) 14. (e) Figure (ii) is the water image of one step upwards in a cyclic order.
follows the similar pattern. figure (i).
7. (b) Here, the figure gets rotated 90° 15. (c) All the three arrows get laterally 25. (d) The upper element of section (ii) is
anti-clockwise. Also, the element 180° rotated form of (i), the middle of
inverted in such a way that head of
changes their position in clockwise section (ii) is obtained by reversing
the top arrow gets shaded, the head of
manner as follows the middle arrow gets reversed and the the arrow head of figure (i) while
head of the third arrow remains lower one is obtained by rotating the
unchanged. middle element through 180°.

16. (c) Design in section (i) is rotated 26. (a) The upper element rotates by 135°
through 180° to obtain the design in clockwise and shifts to lower right.
8. (e) Here, the pattern of movement of section (ii). The middle element rotates 90°
elements is as shown below. clockwise and shifts to upper left
17. (e) Both the main designs and pair of while the lower right element rotates
two small designs interchange their 90° clockwise and shifts to the centre.
places where the main design rotates
through 90° clockwise.
9. (d) Here, the line rotates 90° 18. (b) The figure gets laterally inverted
anti-clockwise and top and bottom from section (i) to section (ii) of the
elements interchange their positions. original pair.
Chapter 02 Analogy 65

TYPE 03 Ex 26 Original Pair

Finding the Pair of Figures having i ii

Pattern other than the Original Pair Answer Pairs

This type of analogy is just opposite in nature to the
previous type of analogy (Type 02 Analogy). Unlike the i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
previous one, in this type of questions, the candidates are
required to select that pair of figures from answer pairs Solution (c) The innermost figure becomes the outermost
which does not bear the same relationship as shown by figure, the outermost figure comes in the middle and the
figure in the middle becomes the innermost figure. Pair (c)
the original pair and the number denoted to that pair of does not follow this pattern.
figures is the correct answer.
Some examples are given below to explain this type of Ex 27 Original Pair
questions.
i ii
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 26 and 27) In each of the
following questions, a related pair of figures (original pair) Answer Pairs
is followed by five numbered pairs of figures. Out of these
five/four have relationship similar to that in the original
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
pair. Only one pair of figures does not have similar
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
relationship. Select that pair of figures which does not
have a relationship similar to that in the original pair. Solution (e) Section (ii) is the water image of section (i).
That pair of figures is your answer.

Practice CORNER 2.3

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-24) In each of the following Answer Pairs
questions, a related pair of figures (original pair) is # #

followed by five numbered pairs of figures marked (a), (b), #

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(c), (d) and (e). Out of these five/four have relationship (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
similar to that in the original pair. Only one pair of figures
does not have similar relationship. Select that pair of 4. Original Pair
figures which does not have a relationship similar to that
in the original pair. That pair of figures is your answer.
i ii
1. Original Pair Answer Pairs

i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
Answer Pairs (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
5. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii
Syndicate Bank PO 2009
Answer Pairs
2. Original Pair

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs 6. Original Pair

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Andhra Bank PO 2009 Answer Pairs
3. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

i ii
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7. Original Pair 14. Original Pair

i ii i ii

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

8. Original Pair 15. Original Pair

i ii
i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

9. Original Pair 16. Original Pair

i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

10. Original Pair 17. Original Pair

i ii
i ii

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Punjab & Sindh Bank PO 2009
18. Original Pair
11. Original Pair
X i ii
X
i ii
Answer Pairs
Answer Pairs
+ +
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
BOB PO 2009
12. Original Pair 19. Original Pair

i ii i ii

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

13. Original Pair 20. Original Pair

i ii
i ii

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Chapter 02 Analogy 67

21. Original Pair 23. Original Pair

i ii i ii

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
22. Original Pair
24. Original Pair
i ii
i ii

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (c) The first, second, third and fourth anti-clockwise, the other triangle with a 17. (c) The white leaf rotates through 135°
symbols, counting from left hand side line attached to it moves one side in the anti-clockwise and half shaded leaf
become fourth, third, second and first anti-clockwise direction and gets rotates through 90° anti-clockwise.
symbols, respectively and one symbol is reversed at the new position.
18. (a) The figure rotates through 180° and
laterally reversed. 9. (e) The innermost figure becomes the the shaded portion shifts to other side
2. (e) The figure rotates through 135° outermost figure, the middle figure and an identical figure is attached to the
clockwise in such a way that the head of becomes the innermost figure and the pre-existing figure.
the pin gets shaded. outermost figure comes at the middle 19. (e) From section (i) to section (ii), the
position. small figure in between two figures gets
3. (b) The main design gets
reversed and all the symbols 10. (e) The main figure and the design enlarged and becomes the outer figure.
inside the design inside it get inverted. The two similar figures get attached
interchange their positions together and rotate through 90°
as shown in the diagram.
11. (c) All the symbols change their anti-clockwise and come inside the
positions as shown in the diagram or we outer figure.
4. (d) The symbols interchange their can say that the upper three elements
positions from section (i) to (ii) as and the lower three elements inter-
20. (d) The figure at the bottom left
shown in the diagram in such a way that position gets inverted and appears at the
change positions in opposite directions.
symbols get reversed at the new position. top right position, the figure in the
middle rotates through 135° clockwise
and occupies the bottom left position
and the figure at the top right position
rotates through 90° anti-clockwise and
appears in the central position.
12. (e) Three triangles appearing on the
5. (e)All the arcs on the line get reversed boundary of the square are converted
21. (d) The figure rotates through 135°
clockwise in such a way that the circle
except the arc present on the upper into a single triangle and the single
at the back side of it gets shaded and
middle position. semi-circle is converted into three
one line segment appearing on the arrow
semi-circles.
6. (b) The main figure rotates through 45° is deleted.
anti-clockwise in such a way that it gets 13. (a) The main figure rotates through 90° 22. (d) The main figure rotates through
reversed at the new position, the clockwise in such a way that both the 135° anti-clockwise, whereas in figure
extended line segment shifts to the designs appearing on the bottom ends (d), the figure rotates through 180°.
opposite end and the circle inside the of the figure are converted into new
figure also shifts to the small semi-circle designs at the new positions. 23. (e) All the signs change their positions
and gets shaded. in all the answer figures except figure
14. (d) Both the figures rotate through 90° (e), as shown in the diagram.
7. (b) The first, second, third and fourth clockwise and appear along the straight
arrows, counting from the top position line adjacent to each other.
become first, third, fourth and second
arrows, respectively in such a way that 15. (b) The main figure rotates through
one side is added to the head of the first 135° clockwise in such a way that all the
arrow, the head of second and third cups get reversed at the new positions.
24. (d) From section (i) to section (ii) of the
arrows get reversed and first and fourth
16. (a) The symbols in the first and third original figures, the shaded portion and
arrow get laterally inverted at the new
rows interchange their positions and get line present on one side of the main
position.
rearranged at the new positions, figure interchange their positions and
8. (c)Single triangle present on the symbols in the middle row also get one pin appearing on the top of the
boundary of the square moves half side rearranged in a particular way. figure is deleted.
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TYPE 04
Selecting the Correct Set of Figures
to Establish Analogy
In this type of questions, the problem figures constitute Solution (c) Here, the main figure gets inverted in such a
two figures with two other figures missing, one from each way that design on the head of the figure is changed into
pair. Each missing figure is represented by the sign‘?’. new design. The same process repeats from section (iii) to
section (iv) of the problem figures.
The problem figures are followed by five pairs of answer
figures marked as (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Candidates are Ex 30 Problem Figures
required to select one pair from the answer pairs that will
replace the ‘?’ sign and establish a similar relation i ii iii iv
between figures (i) and (ii) and figures (iii) and (iv).
Answer Figures
Examples given below will give a better idea about such
type of questions.
i iv i iv i iv
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 28-32) In the following (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
questions, find the best substitute from the answer figures Solution (a) From section (i) to section (ii) of the problem
which replaces the sign of question marks such that figure figures, the figure gets inverted and becomes small in size.
(iii) is related to figure (iv) in the same way as figure (i)
relates to figure (ii). Ex 31 Problem Figures
Ex 28 Problem Figures
i ii iii iv

Answer Figures
i ii iii iv

Answer Figures
i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv Solution (b) From section (i) to section (ii) of the problem

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) figures, an identical figure appears on the other side of the
figure and existing figure gets shaded.
Solution (c) From section (i) to section (ii) of the problem
figures, all the squares rotate 90° anti-clockwise and the Ex 32 Problem Figures
same process repeats from section (iii) to section (iv).

Ex 29 Problem Figures i ii iii iv

Answer Figures
i ii iii iv

Answer Figures i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (a) One segment (lower) of the existing figure is

i iv i iv i iv removed from figure in section (i) to obtain the figure in
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) section (ii).
Chapter 02 Analogy 69

Practice CORNER 2.4

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-18) In each of the following Answer Pairs
questions, there are four figures (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) which
constitute the problem set and answer figures marked as
i iv i iv i iv
(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) each consisting of two figures
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
marked as (i) and (iv) which constitute the answer set.
Select a figure from the answer sets the contents of which 7. Original Pair
best substitute (?) in the problem sets such that figure (iii)
is related to figure (iv) in same way as figure (i) is related to
i ii iii iv
figure (ii).
Answer Pairs
1. Original Pair

i iv i iv i iv
i ii iii iv (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
8. Original Pair

i iv i iv i iv
i ii iii iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
2. Original Pair
i iv i iv i iv
i ii iii iv (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
9. Original Pair

i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii iii iv

Answer Pairs
3. Original Pair
i iv i iv i iv
i ii iii iv (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
10. Original Pair

i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii iii iv

Answer Pairs
4. Original Pair
? ?
i iv i iv i iv
i ii iii iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
11. Original Pair
i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii iii iv

5. Original Pair Answer Pairs

i iv i iv i iv
i ii iii iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
12. Original Pair
i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii iii iv

6. Original Pair Answer Pairs

i ii iii iv i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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13. Original Pair 16. Original Pair

i ii iii iv i ii iii iv

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

14. Original Pair 17. Original Pair

i ii iii iv i ii iii iv

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

15. Original Pair 18. Original Pair

i ii iii iv i ii iii iv

Answer Pairs Answer Pairs

i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (d) Both the figures in a section 7. (a) The figure rotates through 90° 13. (d) The figure rotates through 90°
interchange their positions. anti-clockwise in such a way that the anti-clockwise in such a way that the
small figure is converted into a full black shaded portion becomes white
2. (b) The upper and lower halves of the one, it gets shaded and shifts to the and the white portion becomes black
figure get inverted at their positions.
opposite side of the figure. shaded.
3. (e) The figure rotates through 90° 8. (d) From section (i) to section (ii) of 14. (e) The whole shaded design is rotated
clockwise and a new figure with the problem figures, one fourth through 180° from one section to the
number of sides one less than that of portion of the circle appeared in each other.
the original figure comes outside of it. quadrant (i) is converted into a full
circle. The same process will be 15. (d) From section (i) to section (ii), all
4. (c) The figure is divided into two
repeated from section (iii) to section the three figures get arranged in a
halves through a vertical line and the
(iv) of the problem figures. straight line.
right half comes inside the left half of
the figure. 9. (a) The figure rotates through 90° 16. (c) From section (i) to section (ii) of
clockwise in such a way that an the original figures, the right half of the
5. (b) The lowermost figure shifts to the inverted identical figure appears on figure is removed.
uppermost position and all the other upper side of the original figure.
figures shift one step downwards in 17. (a) From section (i) to section (ii) of
such a way that every figure is
10. (d) The figure rotates through 90° the original figures, all the lines outside
clockwise and two similar concentric
laterally reversed at the new position. the main figure shift inside and join
figures appear inside it in such a way
together and also four small figures
6. (b) The figure rotates through 90° that the innermost figure gets shaded.
identical to the main figure are
clockwise in such a way that two 11. (e) Black leaf and white leaf rotate attached to the ends of the lines.
parallel lines inside the figure are through 90° anti-clockwise and
joined together and vertical line is clockwise, respectively. 18. (d) Two arrows, out of three arrows, are
removed and the resultant figure removed and the remaining arrow
12. (d) The figures from one section to the
appears in pairs. rotates through 90° anti-clockwise.
other are getting laterally inverted.
Chapter 02 Analogy 71

Mas erExerc se
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-46) The second figure in the 4. Problem Figures
first pair of the problems figures bears a certain relationship
with the first figure. Similarly, one of the answer figures
bears the same relationship with the first figure in the ?
second pair of the problem figures. You have to select that
figure from the set of answer figures which will replace the
question mark (?)? 1 2 3 4
1. Problem Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4
(a) (b) (c) (d) UPSSSC 2018
Answer Figures
(a) A (b) D (c) B (d) C
5. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) ?

RRB ALP 2018

1 2 3 4
2. Problem Figures
Answer Figures

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures (a) (b) (c) (d) SSC Steno 2011
6. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
RRB ALP 2018
1 2 3 4
3. Problem Figures Answer Figures

1 2 3 4 (a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer Figures SSC Steno 2011
7. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
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72 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

8. Problem Figures 12. Problem Figures

?
?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
9. Problem Figures SSC CGL 2008
13. Problem Figures
?

?
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2008 (a) (b) (c) (d)
10. Problem Figures SSC CPO 2011
14. Problem Figures
?
?
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
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SSC CPO 2010
11. Problem Figures
15. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 4
1 2 3
Chapter 02 Analogy 73

Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CPO 2009 MPPSC Pre 2018
16. Problem Figures 20. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CPO 2010
21. Problem Figures
17. Problem Figures

+ + ?
?

3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

+ +
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
UPSSSC 2018
(a) A (b) D (c) E (d) B 22. Problem Figures
18. Problem Figures
× L ?
+
– ?
× O
Z 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures
+ + + L
Z L L Z +
L Z O
O O O Z (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC Steno 2011
(a) (b) (c) (d)
UP Police Constable 2018 23. Problem Figures
19. Problem Figures
?
?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
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Answer Figures 28. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4
24. Problem Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures 29. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1 2 3 4
25. Problem Figures
Answer Figures

1 2 3 4
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
30. Problem Figures

?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
26. Problem Figures
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
?

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2009

31. Problem Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

?
27. Problem Figures

1 2 3 4
?
Answer Figures

1 2 3 4
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UP B. Ed 2014
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Chapter 02 Analogy 75

32. Problem Figures 36. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) IBPS PO 2011
SSC CPO 2010
37. Problem Figures
33. Problem Figures

PQ RP ?
R Q ?

1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
IBPS PO 2011
34. Problem Figures 38. Problem Figures

? ?

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

35. Problem Figures 39. Problem Figures

A
B D
# #
? ?
#
A B C
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Answer Figures Answer Figures
C C C C

# # #
#
D D D D
(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
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76 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

40. Problem Figures 44. Problem Figures

+
B
?
T 3 ??

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Answer Figures Answer Figures

+ + + +
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
MHA CET 2011
45. Problem Figures
41. Problem Figures
S P B V
O 6 C E 9 ?

8
U E ? R T L B E O V D

T
E P S U
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 Answer Figures
Answer Figures
V V B B B B
8 8 6 8 8 8
> > > < >
R B R R V V R R V (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) MHA CET 2011
MHA CET 2011
46. Problem Figures
42. Problem Figures

?
?
1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 Answer Figures
Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) IBPS PO 2011
MHA CET 2011
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 47-51) In each of the following
43. Problem Figures questions, a pair of problem figures is followed by five
numbered pairs of figures. Select the pair that has a
relationship similar to that in the problem figures. The
? best possible answer is to be selected from a group of fairly
close choices.
1 2 3 4 47. Problem Figures
Answer Figures
i ii

Answer Figures

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
IBPS PO 2011
Chapter 02 Analogy 77

48. Problem Figures 54 Problem Figures

x = ===
x =
x
x
i ii i ii

Answer Figures Answer Figures

scD DDDDD TD D D D D PS C / C C
scD ssss TD PS C / P P P
scD T D.
cD ccc T T T T T C / / / /
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii T / S
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
49. Problem Figures UCO Bank PO 2009

55. Problem Figures

i ii

Answer Figures
i ii

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
Answer Figures
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

50. Problem Figures i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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i ii

Answer Figures 56. Problem Figures

i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Answer Figures
51. Problem Figures
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answer Figures BOB PO 2009

57. Problem Figures

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
i ii

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 52-62) In each of the following Answer Figures

questions, a related pair of figures (problem figures) is
followed by five numbered pairs of figures. Out of these five
figures, four have relationship similar to that in the i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
problem figures. Only one pair of figures does not have (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
similar relationship. Select that pair of figures which does
not have a similar relationship to that in the problem figures. 58. Problem Figures
52. Problem Figures
i ii

i ii
Answer Figures
Answer Figures
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

53. Problem Figures 59. Problem Figures

i ii
i ii

Answer Figures Answer Figures

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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78 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

60. Problem Figures Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
66. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii

61. Problem Figures Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Figures
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 67-71) In each of the following
questions, a related pair of figures described as original
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
pair is followed by five answer pairs marked as (a), (b), (c),
(d) and (e). Out of these five pairs, four have a relationship
62. Problem Figures similar to that in the original pair. Select that pair from
answer pairs which does not have similar relationship as
in the original pair.
i ii
67. Original Pair
Answer Figures

i ii
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
Answer Pairs
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 63-66) In each of the following i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii

questions, a related pair of figures is followed by five (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
numbered pairs of figures. Select the pair that has a
relationship similar to that in the original pair. The best 68. Original Pair
R T
possible answer is to be selected from a group of fairly close P
P
choices. R
i
O
ii

63. Original Pair Answer Pairs

T Z F Z T P Z Z V R O
E S O T O F O T B S O Z D Z S
O S E B O R Z Z O O S B R S Z D
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
69. Original Pair
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii M
M

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii

64. Original Pair Answer Pairs

i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Answer Pairs
70. Original Pair
JO ER
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii KE O J K
R
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) i ii

Answer Pairs
65. Original Pair
TO RE RE CH PH NE MA SE CL NE
PE OT AC E RA ON H PO R SE A MR O NE L CO
R P H E
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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71. Original Pair 73. Problem Figures

i ii i ii iii iv

Answer Pairs Answer Figures

i iv i iv i iv
i ii i ii i ii i ii i ii
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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DIRECTIONS ~(Q. Nos. 72-75) In the following questions, i ii iii iv

find the best substitute from the answer figures which Answer Figures
replaces the sign of question marks such that figure (iii) is
related to figure (iv) in the same way as figure (i) is related
to figure (ii). i iv i iv i i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
72. Problem Figures 75. Problem Figures

i ii iii iv i ii iii iv

Answer Figures Answer Figures

i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv i iv
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (a) As, the ring is worn in finger. In the same way, the crown is 14. (a) From the first figure to the second figure,the number of
worn on head. figures attached to the vertical line increases by 1 and one
outer line segment is added.
2. (d) As, water is taken out from the well. In the same way, coals
are taken out from the mine. 15. (a) From the first figure to the second figure, one similar figure
is added in a set pattern.
3. (d) As, from problem figures 1 to 2 the shaded portions of the
small circles become unshaded and vice-versa. Similarly, answer 16. (b) From the first figure to the second figure, the design is
figure (d) will be obtained from problem figure 3. inverted.
4. (a) From first figure to second figure there is an increment of 17. (b) Whole figure rotates 90° clockwise, designs of circles and
one side in the outer figure and the inner sign is getting inverted. triangles interchange their positions and upper designs get
shaded.
5. (b) The second figure is the mirror image of the first figure.
18. (b) From figure (1) to figure (2), following changes take place.
6. (b) From first figure to second figure, all the designs are inverted.
× inner square outer rotates 90°
7. (d) From first figure to second figure, the triangle rotates becomes outer × clockwise
through 90° clockwise and moves to the side of square and a – and the outer inner square ×
similar triangle appears on the opposite side. become inner – rotates 90° –
anti-clockwise
8. (c) From first figure to the second figure, three line segments
are added in a set pattern. In the same way, figure of option (b) is formed from figure (3).
9. (a) From first figure to second figure one small triangle is added 19. (a) The pentagon is inverted and the shaded figure adjacent to
inside and rest of the figure is same. Similarly, small circle would it comes inside the pentagon with the upper half shaded.
be added from figure (3) to (4).
20. (e) The main figure rotates through 45° clockwise and dots
10. (d) Figure with three sides gets changed to a figure with four outside the figure shift to the other side of the line.
sides with the number of extended sides remaining same.
21. (c) The main figure rotates through 90° clockwise and at the
11. (a) The second figure in the first unit of problem figure can be same time one of the lines of one side is deleted. The small sign
obtained by rotating the first figure by 180° anti-clockwise. moves one step clockwise and rotates through 45°.
12. (b) The second figure is mirror image of the first figure. 22. (d) From the first figure to the second figure, the innermost
13. (d) The second figure is the mirror image of the first figure. and the outer most designs interchange their positions.
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23. (d) The line with arrow rotates 135° position inside the smaller figure 43. (b) From figure (2) to (1), the changes
anti-clockwise and its arrow head is which gets enlarged. in position of elements is given as
reversed. At the other line, the black 35. (c) From the first figure to the second follows
sign becomes white and white sign figure, all the four smaller designs
N
becomes black. move one sector in anti-clockwise
24. (b) The figure gets laterally inverted direction.
and the black shade shifts to the other 36. (a) From figure (2) to (1), upper and
side. The small circle inside the figure middle elements are encircled by the
also gets shaded. middle and lower elements (N) = New Symbol
respectively. 44. (b) Let us mark the position of
25. (d) Top left symbol rotates 90°
anti-clockwise and the other three The lower element gets enlarged and symbols as follows,
symbols rotate 90° in clockwise an element similar to the upper
element comes inside it. 3 4 7
direction.
26. (b) From the first figure to the second 37. (c) From figure (2) to (1), the vertical 2 5
figure, two arrows and one ‘+’ sign are bar rotates by 90° anti-clockwise while 1 6
deleted and the remaining two arrows the horizontal bar rotates by 90°
are inverted. clockwise. • The symbol at the first position is
The upper-left element goes to upper reversed and occupies sixth
27. (c) From first figure to second figure,
right, upper right to lower left, lower position.
the main design rotates through 45°
anti-clockwise and the arrow moves left to lower right, lower right to the • The symbol at the second position
half step in anti-clockwise direction. upper left. rotates 90° clockwise and occupies
fourth and fifth positions.
28. (e) The shaded portion on the middle 38. (a) First figure, from bottom, moves to
and lower rows of the figure move one the fourth position and is reversed. Its • The symbol at the third position
block to the left whereas the shaded head is also reversed. Fourth figure rotates 45° clockwise and occupies
portion on the upper row moves one comes at the third position and its first position.
block to the right. The dot inside the head is also reversed. • The symbols at fourth and fifth
figure moves one block above. The third figure comes at the second positions are same and occupy third
position and is reversed its head is also position but without shading and
29. (d) The main figure rotates through hence becomes white.
180° and the pressed portion of the reversed second figure comes at the
base is lifted outward and the two first position and its head and position • The symbol at the sixth position
curved lines inside the figure become get reversed. occupies seventh position and is
straight. Also, the two circles outside replaced by a new symbol.
39. (c) From the first figure to the second
the main figure interchange their places. figure, the lower letter moves one step • The symbol at the seventh position
30. (c) From first figure to second figure, in clockwise direction and gets occupies the second position.
one dot is added to every sector of the inverted. 45. (e) The pattern of changes from
design and three line segments with The upper letter moves two steps problem figure (1) to (2) is as follows
curves are introduced in the center. clockwise and gets inverted. One side
31. (b) The whole figure rotates 90° each of the two opposite petals
clockwise, the outer design is divided becomes straight.
into two equal halves horizontally and 40. (d) From problem figure (1) to (2), CW CW CW
both halves are reversed at the same upper design comes in middle position
position. with 90° anti-clockwise rotation, ACW ACW ACW
32. (a) From first figure to second figure, middle design comes in lower side
four designs move one step in the with 90° clockwise rotation and lower
clockwise direction. design comes in upper side with 180°
rotation.
33. (e) All the letters inside the circle (CW) Clockwise = 90° clockwise
move one step clockwise. The symbol 41. (c) The pattern from problem figure rotation
at the top left position moves one step (2) to (1) is as follows. (ACW) Anti-clockwise = 90°
clockwise, the symbol at the top right anti-clockwise rotation
position moves one and half step Similar rule follows from problem
clockwise and the symbol at the figure (3) to figure (4).
central bottom position also moves
one and half step clockwise, as shown 46. (c) From figure (2) to (1), the upper
in the figure, and the left elements rotate by 90°
Similar rule is followed to obtain anti-clockwise and shift to the right
figure (3) from problem figure (4). and upper positions respectively while
42. (b) From problem figure (2) to (1), one of their heads gets reversed. The
each design moves one step in lower element rotates 90° clockwise
clockwise direction and rotates in a and goes to the left. The right element
certain pattern. Similarly, answer rotates 90° clockwise and one of its
34. (d) The larger figure becomes small, figure (3) is obtained from problem heads gets reversed and goes to the
gets inverted and occupies the top figure (4). lower position.
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47. (c) Figure in section (ii) has one side 61. (b) All the semi-circles, except second N
more than the figure in section (i) of from the right side, get reversed.
the original pair.
62. (c) The lowermost symbol becomes
48. (a) The inside figure gets enlarged the uppermost symbol, when other
while the outer figure is removed. symbol shift one step downwards. N = New symbol
49. (c) The figure gets laterally reversed Also, each symbol gets reversed at the
and appears with the pre-existing new position. 69. (d) In the original pair of figures, from
section (i) to section (ii), the first and
figure from section (i) to section (ii). 63. (a) last elements get laterally reversed at
50. (b) The figure rotates through 90° • The symbol at the top left position their places while the middle element
clockwise and appears in pairs. rotates through 180° and occupies gets vertically inverted.
51. (d) The figures rotates through 180° in the bottom right position. 70. (a)
such a way that the black shaded 1 4
portion becomes white.
• The symbol at the top right 2 5
position gets inverted vertically and 3 2
4 1
52. (c) The pattern of problem figures is occupies the bottom left position. 5 3
such that the vertical design rotates 45°
in clockwise direction and horizontal
• The symbol at the bottom right (i) (ii)
position rotates through 90°
design gets invaded with some upward anti-clockwise and occupies the top The pattern of original figure is as
movement. left position. follows. From section (i) to section
53. (a) The upper left element rotates by (ii), the first element becomes fourth,
90° clockwise while the other three
• The figure at the bottom left
second becomes third, third becomes
position occupies the top right
elements rotate by 90° anti-clockwise. last, fourth becomes first and fifth
position in such a way that the
becomes second from top to bottom
54. (e) The third column becomes first number of sides of the figure is
diagonally.
row, first column becomes second row, increased by one.
and both with the increment of one 71. (b) The whole figure rotates by 90°
element while the fourth column
64. (c) The first, second, third and fourth [Link] first and the third
becomes third row and the second arrows from the bottom become third, and the second and the fourth
column becomes fourth row and both first, second and fourth arrows in such element interchange their positions.
with the decrement of one element. a way that the first arrow gets
reversed, the head of the second and 72. (a) From section (i) to section (ii) of
55. (d) The whole figure rotates by 45° third arrows get reversed and the
the problem figures, all the symbols
anti-clockwise while the element rotate 90° anti-clockwise and move
number of sides of the head of fourth
attached at the end gets inverted. anti-clockwise to occupy next
arrow is increased by one.
56. (c) The upper left element rotates by positions. Also, the sign that acquires
45° clockwise and the lower left 65. (c) A water image is added on top of the lower position gets enlarged and
element rotates by 45° anti-clockwise. the existing figure from section (i) to the signs that acquires upper position
The upper right element rotates by section (ii) in the original pair. gets reduced in size.
135° clockwise and the lower right 73. (c) From section (i) to section (ii) of
66. (b) The pin rotates through 180° and
element by 135° anti-clockwise. the problem figures, the existing figure
shifts one-step anti-clockwise and a
57. (c) The main design rotates through new pin with head joining towards the gets inverted and parallel lines appear
90° clockwise and shifts downwards. inside it.
first pin appears and both the main
Also, both the pins shift to the other figures are changed into new figures 74. (e) From section (i) to section (ii) of
upward side. with one more side each. the problem figures, the leftmost figure
58. (e) The outer figure rotates through becomes the outermost figure and the
90° clockwise and the inner figure 67. (c) The symbols appearing in pairs other two figures come inside it in such
rotates through 90° anti-clockwise. shift to the upper row and appear in a way that the middle and the
single whereas the symbols of the rightmost figures occupy lower and
59. (b) Figure in section (ii) is the water upper row shift downwards and
image of the figure in section (i). upper positions, respectively.
appear in pairs.
60. (b) The upper figure gets inverted, the 75. (e) From section (i) to section (ii) of
pins and arrows get inverted and 68. (b) The pattern of change from section the problem figures, the existing figure
interchange their positions. (i) to section (ii) is as follows. gets laterally inverted.
CHAPTER 03

Classification
Classification is defined as the assorting of different Ex 01
items of a given group on the basis of certain common
quality they possess and spotting the odd one out.
In these questions, four/five figures labelled as (a), (b), (a) (b) (c) (d)
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(c), (d)/(e) are given.
Solution (b) Except figure (b), all other figures have 9 small
Three/Four of these four/five figures have common
squares, while figure (b) has 10 small squares.
features/characteristics and hence are similar in a certain
way but one of the figures does not have that common Ex 02
characteristics and hence does not fit with other figures.
Select that figure which does not belong to the group
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
and this figure is the required answer.
Let us consider an example Solution (e) Except figure (e), all other figures have three
sides but in figure (e) has four sides.

Ex 03

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
In all the figures given above, except circle, all others are Solution (a) Except figure (a), all other figures have equal
formed with straight lines. Hence, circle does not fit into number of figures both inside and outside of the main figure.
this group and is the odd one.
Ex 04
There are many criteria used for establishing the pattern
or similarity between the figures which are given below.
A B C D E
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Number of Elements or Lines (a) A (b) E (c) C (d) D
A group of figures may be classified on the basis of Solution (c) Except figure (c), rest of the figures have three
number of elements or lines present in figures. The leaves, whereas figure in option (c) has four leaves.
figures can also be classified on the basis of even or odd
Ex 05 A B
number of lines or on the basis of elements present in
figures. Classification can also be done on the basis of
the ratio of number of lines and elements.
C D
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 1-5) In the following
questions, a group of four/five figures is given. Out of
which three/four figures are similar to each other in a (a) B (b) C (c) D (d) A
certain way and one is different from the others. Find
Solution (b) Except figure (c) in all other figures, there are 10
the different/odd figure out. elements (square) but in figure (c) there are only 9 elements
(square).
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Division of Figures Ex 10
This type of classification is based on the equal or
unequal division of figures or division of figures in some (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
specified ratio or parts.
Solution (d) Except figure (d), all the other figures can be
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 6-8) In the following formed by rotating each other either clockwise or
questions, a group of four/five figures is given. Out of anti-clockwise.
which three/four figures are similar to each other in a
certain way and one is different from others. Find the odd Ex 11
figure out.

Ex 06 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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Solution (b) Except figure (b), all the other figures are
(a) (b) (c) (d) rotated forms of the same figure.
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Solution (d) Except figure (d), all the figures are divided into
four equal parts. Similarity of Figures
Classification on the basis of similarity of figures is done
Ex 07
when orientation, shape, measure of angle or method of
presentation of the group is same except for the odd
figure.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (a) Except figure (a), all the other figures are DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 12-17) In the following
divided into two equal parts. questions, a group of four/five figures is given. Out of
which three/four figures are similar to each other in a
Ex 08 certain way and one is different from others. Find the
odd figure out.

Ex 12
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (a) Except figure (a), all the other figures are (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
divided in the way such that each figure contains as many
parts as the number of sides in each figure. Solution (d) Let us consider the two adjacent bent lines as a
pair. Then, in each figure except (d), there are two straight
Rotation of Same Figure lines between the bent pair and the remaining bent line
when the direction of bent is considered.
This is the most common type of classification. The
similar figures are actually the rotated forms of the same Ex 13
figure in clockwise or in anti-clockwise direction.
The figure which comes out to be different from others is
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
that figure which cannot be obtained by rotation of one
of the other figures. Solution (d) Except figure (d), in all the other figures, the
embossed unshaded middle portion of the side of large
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 9-11) In the following square is open.
questions, a group of four/five figures is given. Out of
which three/four figures are similar to each other in a Ex 14
certain way and one is different from others. Find the odd
figure out.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Ex 09
Solution (b) Except figure (b), in all the other figures, arrow
is one step away from the shaded sector of the circle in
anti-clockwise direction.
A B C D RRB ALP 2018
(a) A (b) C (c) B (d) D
Ex 15
Solution (d) Except figure D, all the other figures are rotated
form of the same figure. Hence, figure D is the odd one.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Interior-Exterior Consideration
Solution (b) Except figure (b), in all the other figures, all the
curved lines are in the same direction. In figure (b), the upper of Elements
line has curve in opposite direction.
A figure can be formed from two or more elements. It is
Ex 16 likely that some elements may lie in interior of other
elements while some may lie in the exterior of the other
elements. This consideration can be used for the
classification of elements within a group.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 21-23) In the following
Solution (a) Except figure (a), in all the other figures, three questions, a group of four or five figures is given. Out of
arrows are in anti-clockwise direction and two arrows are in
clockwise direction.
which three or four figures are similar to each other in a
certain way and one is different from other. Find the odd
Ex 17 figure out.
+ +
× +
× × + × × + Ex 21
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (d) Except figure (d), all the other figures contain (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
two triangles. Hence, it is different from the rest of the figures.
Solution (d) Only figure (d) does not contain any element
present in the interior of the closed figure.
Relation between Elements of Figure
In this type of classification, the elements of the figure Ex 22
bear a certain relationship with each other except the odd
figure. This relation can be based on the shape of
elements, their presentation and their inversion. (a) (b) (c) (d)
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DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 18-20) In the following
questions, a group of four/five figures is given. Out of Solution (a) Except figure (a), in all the other figures, the
which three/four figures are similar to each other in a number of pins inside the geometrical figure is equal to the
number of sides of the outer figure.
certain way and one is different from others. Find the
odd figure out.
Ex 23
Ex 18
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Solution (e) Except figure (e), in all the other figures, two
Solution (c) Except figure (c), in all the other figures, the concentric figures are arranged in such a way that the inner
bottom figure is the vertically inverted image of the top figure has one side less than the outer figure.
figure.

Ex 19 Based on Letter Shapes

This classification is based on shapes of different
alphabets and how they are formed
(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2008
(a) Letters made with straight lines
Solution (d) Two lines on the extreme ends of all the A, E, F, H, I, K, L, M, N, T, V, W, X, Y, Z
figures, except figure (d) have same direction of arrows. In
figure (d), the direction of arrows at extreme ends is opposite.
Letters made with one straight line = I
Letters made with two straight lines = L, T, V, X
Letters made with three straight lines = A, F, H, K,
Ex 20 N, Y, Z
Letters made with four straight lines = E, M, W
(b) Letters made with curved lines = C, O, Q, U, S
(a) (b) (c) (d) (c) Letters made with the combination of straight and
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Solution (d) Except figure (d), in all the other figures,
elements in opposite sectors are same.
Chapter 03 Classification 85

DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 24-25) In the following The candidate is required to choose the image which is
questions, a group of four/five figures is given. Out of different from others or does not have common feature as
which three/four figures are similar to each other in a
others or have different meaning from others.
certain way and one is different from others. Find the
different/odd figure out. DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 26 and 27) In each of the
following examples, choose the figure which is different
Ex 24 from others.

Ex 26
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Solution (e) Except figure (e), all the other figures are made
up of three straight lines but in option (e) four lines are (a) (b) (c) (d)
involved.
Solution (c) Except cricket, all the others are indoor games
Ex 25 while cricket is an outdoor game.

Ex 27
(a) (b) (c) (d)
` $ £ β
Solution (d) Except figure (d), all the other figures are made
up of straight lines but figure (d) is made up of curved line. (a) (b) (c) (d)

Based on Real Objects Solution (d) Except ‘ β’ all the other symbols represent
currencies of different nations.
In this type of classification, the images of the objects ` → Rupee (India)
that belong to the real world are given as alternatives. All $ → Dollar (USA)
£ → Pound (England)
the images except one have common meaning/features.

Practice CORNER
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-115) In each of the following question, four/five figures are given. Three/four are similar in a
certain way and so form a group. Find out which one of the figures does not belong to that group.

1. 5.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

2. + 6.
+
+ +
(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

3. 7.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
4. 8.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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9. 19.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d)

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10. 20.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d)

11. 21.

(A) (B)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

22.
(C) (D)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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(a) D (b) A (c) C (d) B 23.
12.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2013
(a) (b) (c) (d) 24.
13.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2015
(a) (b) (c) (d)
25.
14.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2014
26.
15.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

16. 27.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

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17. 28.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) UPPSC Pre 2018
18.
29.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UPSSSC Combined Lower Subordinate Services 2019 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Chapter 03 Classification 87

30. 41. N H Z Z C H H D N A C Q
C F D F A N F O Z Z D E
A E Q Q D E C E A N F H

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) RRB ALP 2018
42.
31.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) RRB ALP 2018
43.
32.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC MTS 2015 SSC Delhi Police Constable 2017
33. 44. T I X X
X
X I I
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d)
34. 45.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
UCO Bank PO 2010 SSC 10+2 2013
35. 46.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UPSSSC VDO 2018 (a) (b) (c) (d)
UP Police Constable 2018
36.
47.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC Constable 2012, SSC MTS 2011 (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC 10+2 2013
37. × × 48.
×
×
(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC Steno 2012 RRB ALP 2018
38. 49.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC Steno 2012, SSC DEO 2009 Delhi Police Constable 2017
39. 50.

(a) (b) (c) (d) UPSSSC 2018 (a) (b) (c) (d) UP Police SI 2017
40. 51.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UP Police Constable 2018 (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC FCI 2015
88 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

52. 63.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

UP [Link] 2013
53. 64.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

SSC CGL 2014
65.
54.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC Steno 2011
66.
55.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
67. 1 4 5
4 3 3 2
56. 2 4 2 5 3 2 1 4
5 1 5 1 3 4 5 1 2 3
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 68.
57.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 69.

58.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 70.

59.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
IBPS PO 2011
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
71.
60.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) SBI Clerk 2011

61. 72.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
IBPS PO 2011
Allahabad Bank PO 2010
73.
62.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Chapter 03 Classification 89

74. 85.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
75. 86.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
76. 87.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
77. 88.

(a) (b) (c) (d) RRB GG 2012 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
78. 89.

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2012 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Corporation Bank PO 2011, UCO Bank PO 2010
79.
90.

(a) (b) (c) (d) RRB GG 2010

80. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

91.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (b) (c) (d) RRB ALP 2018
81.
92.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Corporation Bank PO 2011, Allahabad Bank PO 2009 (a) (b) (c) (d) SSC Steno 2009
82. 93.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d)

83. 94.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d)

84. x 95.
x
cc xx
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d)
90 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

96. 107.
T L V W
(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

97. 108.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) SSC 10+2 2013
Syndicate Bank PO 2010
109.
98.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC Steno 2016
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
110.
99.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
111.
100.
P E I O U
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e) 5
Delhi Police MTS 2018
101.
112.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d) RRB ALP 2018
113.
102.

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC FCI 2011

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
114.
103.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (a) (b) (c) (d)

104. 115.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
105.
P D T B 116. Find the odd pair of figure from the given figures by
selecting the correct option.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

106.
C I S U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3, 7
(a) (b) (c) (d) (c) 3, 7, 4 (d) 4, 1, 6
Chapter 03 Classification 91

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (b) Except figure (b), in all the other 17. (b) All figures have a vertical line 36. (c) Except figure (c), all the other
figures, there are four line segments dividing the figure equally, while figure figures have their legs facing in
and each line segment is attached with (b) is divided by a horizontal line. upward direction.
a small circle. 18. (d) Except figure (d), in all the others, 37. (c) Except figure (c), all the other
2. (c) Except figure (c), all the other the shape has been divided into four figures have two plus ( + ) and one
figures have even number of shaded equal parts. minus ( − ) sign but in figure (c), it is
circles. vice-versa.
19. (b) The figure given in option (b) is
3. (a) Except figure (a), all the other divided into smaller parts of equal 38. (c) In all figures except (c), the shaded
figures have five sides. area whereas in rest of the figures, the portions lie opposite to each other.
4. (b) Except figure (b), in all the other area of the smaller parts is not equal. 39. (a) Figure given in option (a) has
figures, all the five segments are of 20. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other seven small triangles (∇) pointing
equal length. figures, line segments divide the shape downwards whereas in rest of the
into equal parts. figures there are eight small triangles
5. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other
pointing downwards.
figures, two different shapes are equal 21. (a) In all the other figures except (a),
in number. square is divided into seven parts and 40. (b) In figure (b), the small circle and
one part is shaded. arrow are exactly opposite to each
6. (a) Except figure (a), in all the other
other, making an angle of 180° with
figures, the number of pins at the top 22. (c) Except figure (c), all the other
each other whereas in rest of the
of the figure is one less than the figures have undivided leave on top of
figures, they are not opposite to each
number of sides of the geometrical the line.
other.
figure. 23. (d) Except figure (d), in all the other 41. (c) Figure given in option (c) has three
7. (c) In all the other figures except (c), figures, the arrow in the triangle is vowels (O, E, A) whereas in rest of the
the number of pins at the top of the drawn from the corner whereas in figures there are two vowels (A, E).
figure is equal to the number of sides figure (d) the arrow is from one of the
of the geometrical figure. side. 42. (c) Except figure (c), all the other
figures contain five triangles, two
8. (e) The number of leaves is odd in 24. (a) Except figure (a), design in all the circles and one rectangle but in figure
figure (e), whereas it is even in all the other figures is same and can be (c) there are four triangles only.
other figures. obtained by rotating one-another.
43. (c) Except figure (c), in rest of the
9. (e) Only in figure (e), number of 25. (c) Except figure (c), design in all the figures, the shaded portions are
curves on either side of line is odd, other figures is same when rotated. opposite to each others.
whereas in all the other figures, it is 26. (b) Except figure (b), design in all the
even. 44. (a) Except figure (a), in rest of the
other figures is same when rotated figures, the elements in the square are
10. (c) In all the other figures except (c), anti-clockwise. same, whereas in figure (a), element
all the four figures are arranged in 27. (c) Except figure (c), all the other ‘T’ replaces element (I).
anti-clockwise direction in ascending figures are same when rotated 90°
order of their sides. 45. (b) Only in figure (b), pipe is present
clockwise. inside the square while it is absent in
11. (d) Except figure (B) in all the other 28. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other squares of the rest of the figures.
figures, there are total 15 designs but figures, all the four designs face the
in figure (B) there are only 14 designs 46. (c) Except figure (c), in rest of the
same direction respectively. figures, the number of dots in two small
in total.
29. (a) In all the other figures except (a), squares is even and number of dots in
12. (a) In all the other figures except (a), the line is bent towards the pin. rest of the two small squares is odd.
there is division of figures into several
30. (d) All the other figures, except figure Whereas in figure (c), three small
parts.
(d), are rotated forms of same figure. squares have odd number of dots and
13. (d) Except figure (d), all the other one small square has even number of
figures are divided into two equal 31. (d) In all the figures, except figure (d), dots.
parts. the line is placed adjacent to the
unshaded circle. 47. (c) In all the figures except figure (c),
14. (a) In all the other figures, one-fourth there is a blank portion between the
part of the design is shaded, while in 32. (b) Except figure (b), design in all the shaded portion and the circle and
figure (a), only one-third part is other figures is same when rotated.
triangle containing portion
shaded. 33. (d) Except figure (d), all the other respectively.
15. (b) Except figure (b), all the other figures are same when rotated.
48. (c) Except figure (c), all the other
figures are divided into two equal 34. (c) All the other figures except (c), are figures have 4 semicircle and 3
parts. the rotated forms of the same figure. triangles.
16. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other 35. (c) Except figure (c), all the other 49. (b) Except figure (b), all the other
figures, the design has been divided shapes are made up of straight lines figures are made up of straight lines
into three parts. only. but in figure (b) there is a curved line.
92 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

50. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other 64. (c) Only in figure (c), all the curves 81. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other
figures, three small designs are facing are positioned inside. figures, the shading pattern is same,
towards the corners of the main figure 65. (e) In all the figures except (e), the whereas in figure (c) one of the figure
but in figure (c) only two small orientation ‘V’ inside the squares are is dark shaded.
designs are facing towards the corners in the same direction. 82. (a) In all the other figures except (a),
of the main figure. both the arrows attached to the main
66. (a) In all the other figures except (a),
51. (d) Except figure (d), in all the other shaded portion is in the opposite figure are in opposite direction to each
figures, designs attached to both the direction of the arrow. other.
lines are same. 83. (b) In all figures except (b), the two
67. (d) In all the other figures except (d),
52. (d) Except figure (d), in all the other the numbers from 1 to 5 are in a serial arrows are in opposite direction i.e.,
figures, the bottom arrow contains a order. one in clockwise direction and the
white circle at one end. other in anti-clockwise direction along
68. (b) In figure (b), the double headed the main figure.
53. (c) Except figure (c), all the other arrow ( ↔ ) is missing but it is present
figures have same orientation whereas in all the other figures. 84. (e) In all the other figures except (e),
figure (c) is inverted figure. symbols inside and outside the figures
69. (c) In all other figures except (c), both are placed along the different sides of
54. (d) Except figure (d), in all other the shaded portions have two and four
figures, the open shapes are in the figures.
blank portions between them whereas
different directions. in figure (c) there are three blank 85. (e) In all the other figures except (e),
55. (d) In all the other figures except (d), portion between the two shaded shaded portions of the circles are
there is no small circle between the portion. attached with each other at a point.
parallel lines. 70. (e)Except figure (e), all the other 86. (c) In figure (c), circle intersects or
56. (c) Only in figure (c), the cross inside figures are completely same and are covers three sides of the other figure
the circle is directly attached with the the different orientation of the same whereas in all the other figures, it
main line segment. figure. intersects or covers two sides of the
57. (a) In all the other figures except (a), 71. (b) Except figure (b), in all the other other figure.
one of the small lines attached to the figures the opposite portion of both 87. (c) In all the other figures except (c), if
main line segment is perpendicular to the shapes are shaded. both the figures on the right hand side
it. 72. (d) Except figure (d), all the other are first inverted and then joined
58. (c) In all the other figures except (c), figures are same when rotated. together, then the figure on the left
transverse lines between the two hand side is obtained.
73. (a) Figure (a) does not belong to the
parallel lines are inclined towards the group as all the other figures contain 88. (e) In all the other figures except
dot. same elements. figure (e), arrow and black dot are at
59. (c) In all the other figures except (c), the opposite sides but in figure (e),
74. (e) In all figures except (e), the groups
small semi-circle and dot inside the they are placed at the adjacent sides.
of lines are arranged anti-clockwise
large semi-circle are identical. i.e., and the group of three lines is at the 89. (a) In all the other figures except (a),
either shaded or unshaded in similar anti-clockwise end. equal number of arcs are facing inside
manner. and outside, respectively.
75. (c) In all the other figures except (c),
60. (d) Only in figure (d), the lines are there are three figures which are not 90. (e) Only in figure (e), both the shaded
arranged in order (according to the identical to each other. designs have the common base i.e., the
number of times, the lines occur in middle line.
anti-clockwise manner) while in all 76. (a) In all the other figures except (a),
other figures, this order is not shaded triangle and the line segment 91. (b) Except figure (b), in all the other
maintained. attached to straight line lie on the same figures number of lines in outer shape
side. is one less than the number of lines in
61. (b) In all the figures, except figure (b), inner shape.
triangle is formed on the same side in 77. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other
which the arrow is directed. In figure figures both the arrows are opposite to 92. (c) Except figure (c), in all other
(b), triangle and arrow are directed each other. figures the number of lines in the
opposite to each other and hence, 78. (d) Except figure (d), in all the other outer shape and the number of crosses
does not belong to this group. figures both the letters are mirror are same respectively.

62. (e) In all the other figures except (e), image of each other. 93. (d) Except figure (d), in all the other
any two of the symbols are identical 79. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other figures there are two similar designs.
whereas in figure (e) all the symbols figures two adjacent arrows are 94. (d) Except figure (d), in all other
are different. opposite to each other. figures, the outer and inner figures are
63. (a) In figure (a), two of the cups are 80. (a) In all the other figures except similar and there is a plus ( + ) sign in
placed in the same direction while in figure (a), the lower figure is obtained inner figure. While there is a cross in
all the other figures, all the cups are by inverting the upper figure and figure (d), the inner figure is not
placed in different directions. shading it. similar to the outer figure.
Chapter 03 Classification 93

95. (c) Except figure (c), in all the other 102. (b) Only in figure (b), all the line 109. (d) Except figure (d), all the other
figures, the inner design consists of segments are outside the square. figures contain open designs.
less number of sides than that of the
103. (a) In all the other figures except (a), 110. (d) Except figure (d) in all the other
outer design. But in option (c), the
one dot is outside the figure while the figures, the letter inside the figure is
inner design has more sides than the
other is inside the figure. the mirror image of their respective
outer design.
104. (d) Except figure (d), all the other capital letters of English alphabet.
96. (d) Except figure (d), in all the other
figures, the outer design encloses two designs are made up of three line 111. (a) Except figure (1), all the others are
similar shapes. segments, whereas figure (d) is made vowels whereas P is a consonant.
up of four line segments.
97. (d) In all the other figures except (d), 112. (d) Except figure (d) all the others are
three arcs face outside and two inside. 105. (c) Except ‘T’ all other letters are used for sending the information while
made up of straight and curved lines
98. (a) Only in figure (a), the three headphone is used for only receiving
adjacent vertices of the square are while letter ‘T’ is made up of only
the information.
shaded. straight lines.
113. (b) Only figure (b) is a 3D image
99. (c) In all the other figures except (c), 106. (b) Except I, all the other letters are
while all other figures are 2D image.
inner figure has less number of sides made up of curved line while letter ‘I’
than the outer figure. is made up of only straight lines. 114. (d) Except fan, all other objects are
107. (d) Except W, all other letters are different sources of light.
100. (d) In all the other figures except (d),
the number of line segments along the made up of only two straight lines 115. (b) Except Train, all others are four
boundary of the figure is two less than while letter ‘W’ is made up of four wheelers.
the number of sides of the respective straight lines.
116. (b) Figures 2, 3 and 7 move in
figure. 108. (d) Except figure (d), design in all the clockwise direction whereas figure
101. (c) Only in figure (c) two semi-circles other figures is made up of straight number 1, 4, 5 and 6 move
(one outer and one inner) are present lines but design in figure (d) is made anti-clockwise direction.
on the same side of the square. up of curved line.
CHAPTER 04

Completion of Figures
Figure completion is a process of finding out the missing
part of an incomplete figure.
Questions asked from this chapter are divided into two
parts, a question figure and answer figures.
The question figure is incomplete as its one part
(generally 1/4th part of the figure) is missing denoted by Ex 02 Which one of the answer figures will complete the
a question mark (?). Here, the candidate is required to given question figure? SSC CGL 2016
choose a figure from the given answer figures that fits at Question Figure Answer Figures
the place of the question mark (?) in order to complete
the design of the question figure.
Let us see some illustrative examples given below to have
?
a better idea about the type of questions asked. (a) (b) (c) (d)

Ex 01 Which of the answer figures given below will

complete the pattern of the question figure? Solution (d) Here, the diagonally opposite parts have similar
Question Figure Answer Figures design. So, we can obtain the answer figure for the missing
portion by rotating the question figure by 180°.
?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
? 180° clockwise
rotation ?
SSC Steno 2019
Solution (c) Here, the diagonally opposite parts have similar (X) (X′)
design. So, we can obtain the answer figure for the missing
portion by rotating the question figure by 180°. On comparing figures (X) and ( X′ ), we get

? ?
180° rotation

? So, it is clear that the answer figure (d) will replace the (?) to
make the question figure complete.

(X′) Ex 03 Identify the missing part of the question figure and

(X) select it from given answer figures.
Now, on comparing figure (X) with ( X′ ), we get Question Figure Answer Figures

? =

So, it is clear that the answer figure (c) will complete the (a) (b) (c) (d)
question figure X, which will look like as shown in the ?
following figure.
Chapter 04 Completion of Figures 95

Solution (a) Here, the upper two parts i.e., (1) and (2) are
same. Then, the missing part i.e. (3) will be same as part (4).

1 2

4 3

Hence, the answer figure (a) will replace the question mark (?).
Ex 06 Identify the missing part of the question figure and
Ex 04 Which answer figure will complete the pattern in select it from given answer figures.
the given question figure? SSC CGL 2017 Question Figure Answer Figures
Question Figure Answer Figures

? (a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
?
(X)
Solution (a) Let the figure is Solution (c) Here, all the three parts have similar design so,
we can obtain the answer figure for the missing portion by
1 2 rotating the question figure by 90° clockwise.

4 3
90° clockwise
rotation
Here, the upper two adjacent parts i.e.,(1) and (2) are laterally
inverted form of each other. So, the missing part i.e., (4) will ?

?
be the laterally inverted form of part (3). So, from the given
answer figures, it is clear that the answer figure (a) is the
laterally inverted form of (3) and hence figure (a) will replace (X) (X′)
the (?) to complete the pattern.
Now, on comparing figures (X) and (X ′ ), we get
Ex 05 A piece of paper is cut as shown in the following
figure, in which a part of the picture is missing. From the ? =
given answer figures, select the appropriate part which is
missing? UP Police SI 2017
Now, it is clear that option (c) will fill the missing part of the
Question Figure Answer Figures question figure (X). After completion, the figure will look like
as given below.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

? ?
(X)
Ex 07 Identify the missing part of the question figure and
Solution (c) Here, all the three parts have similar design so, select it from the given answer figures.
we can obtain the answer figure for the missing portion by Question Figure Answer Figures
rotating the question figure by 90° in clockwise direction.
?
90° clockwise
(a) (b) (c) (d)
rotation
?
?

Solution (b) Here, we observe that the given pattern is of a

(X) (X′)
double line triangle.
Now, on comparing figures (X) and ( X′ ), we get

Comparing
?

Now, it is clear that answer figure (c) will complete the

question figure, which will look like as shown in the figure So, it is clear that the answer figure (b) will replace the (?) to
given below. complete the question figure as shown above.
 Practice CORNER
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-84) In each of the following questions, a part of the given question figure is missing. Find out from
the given answer figures (a), (b), (c) and (d), that can replace the ‘?’ to complete the question figure.
Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures
1. 8.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC MTS 2014
2. 9.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC Constable 2018 SSC MTS 2017
3. 10.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CPO 2013 SSC Steno 2013

4. 11.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC Steno 2016 UPSSSC JA 2015
5. 12.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

UP [Link] 2011 SSC FCI 2012
6. 13.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB JE 2019 14.
7.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC Constable 2015
Chapter 04 Completion of Figures 97

Question Figure Question Figure Answer Figures

15. 23.
ii
i i
i
i
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer Figures SSC CGL 2013

24.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

16.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
25.
17.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
Chhattisgarh Patwari 2019
18.
26.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

19. (a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB NTPC 2016
27.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC MTS 2014

20. (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2015
28.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

21.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UPSSSC Assist. Technician 2015
(a) (b) (c) (d)
29.
SSC CPO 2008
22.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CPO 2015

98 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures

30. 38.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2014 39.
31.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2013 40.

32.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CPO 2009
(a) (b) (c) (d) 41.
SSC CGL 2014
33.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

42.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2014
34.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC 10+2 2013
43.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Delhi Police Constable 2011
35.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC Constable 2019
44.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2011
36. (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2017
45.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

37. (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2015
46.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC Delhi Police Constable 2017 (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC Steno 2017
Chapter 04 Completion of Figures 99

Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures

47. 55.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

Delhi Police Constable 2010
48. 56.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

49. RRB JE 2019

57.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UP B. Ed. 2011 (a) (b) (c) (d)
50.
58.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2017 (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2017
51.
59.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC MTS 2019
SSC CGL 2016
52.
60.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
UP Police SI 2017
53.
⇑ 61.
rr
⇑ ρ β ρ α
≅β ≅ β ≅ α β ρ ρ ≅
ρ α β α
α (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC 10+2 2013 SSC MTS 2013
54. 62.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC MTS 2019 UP [Link]. 2010
100 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures

63. 71.
?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
64. SSC CPO 2013
72.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Chhattisgarh Patwari 2016, 17
(a) (b) (c) (d)
65.
SSC 10+2 2017
73.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB Group D 2018 (a) (b) (c) (d)
66. SSC Steno 2012
74.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB JE 2011 (a) (b) (c) (d)
67. SSC CPO 2015
75.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2015
(a) (b) (c) (d)
68.
SSC CGL 2015
76.

?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
RRB Group D 2018 RRB (TC/CC) 2008
69. 77.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CPO 2017 SSC CGL 2013
70. 78.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2017
RRB ALP 2018
Chapter 04 Completion of Figures 101

Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures

79. 82.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2015 SSC FCI 2012
80. 83.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2015
SSC CGL 2008
81. 84.
?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2014

Answers
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (b) 10. (c)
11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15. (d) 16. (d) 17. (a) 18. (b) 19. (d) 20. (a)
21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25. (d) 26. (c) 27. (c) 28. (a) 29. (a) 30. (c)
31. (a) 32. (a) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35. (c) 36. (b) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (b) 40. (d)
41. (d) 42. (b) 43. (d) 44. (d) 45. (d) 46. (a) 47. (b) 48. (d) 49. (a) 50. (c)
51. (a) 52. (b) 53. (c) 54. (b) 55. (d) 56. (a) 57. (d) 58. (b) 59. (d) 60. (b)
61. (b) 62. (b) 63. (a) 64. (b) 65. (d) 66. (b) 67. (d) 68. (a) 69. (b) 70. (a)
71. (b) 72. (a) 73. (d) 74. (a) 75. (d) 76. (a) 77. (a) 78. (a) 79. (c) 80. (c)
81. (a) 82. (a) 83. (d) 84. (a)
CHAPTER 05

Formation of Figures
..

The process of formation of a defined geometrical figure Solution (a) Figure given in option (a) can be formed by
using the pieces of different designs is known as joining the pieces given in the question figure as shown
formation of figure. below
This section of non-verbal reasoning deals with the
1 2
problems related to the formation of geometrical figures 2
like triangle, square, etc., by joining some pieces out of a 4 4
1
3
3
group of pieces of different designs.
Different types of questions covered in this chapter are as
follows. Ex 03 Question Figure

TYPE 01
Based on Arrangement of the Figures Answer Figures
In this type of questions, a candidate is required to select a
figure from the answer figures, that can be formed by
arranging the pieces given in the question figure.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 1-4) In each of the following
questions, find a figure from the answer figures, that can Solution (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by
be formed by joining the pieces given in the question figure. joining the pieces given in the question figure as shown
below
Ex 01
Question
Question Figure
Figure Answer
Answer Figures
Figures
5
1 4
2
3

Ex 04
(a) (b) (c) (d) Question Figure Answer Figures
Solution (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by
joining the pieces given in the question figure as shown
below
1
3 2 (a) (b) (c) (d)
2 3
1
SSC Constable 2015
Solution (a) Figure given in option (a) can be formed by
joining the pieces given in the question figure as shown
Ex 02 Question Figure Answer Figures below
2 3 4 1
5 2 4
1 3 5
9 6
(a) (b) (c) (d) 8 7
6 8
SSC Steno 2011 7 9
Chapter 05 Formation of Figures 103

Practice CORNER 5.1

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-16) In each of the following Question Figure Answer Figures
questions, find a figure from the answer figures that can be
10.
formed by joining the pieces given in the question figure.
Question Figure Answer Figures
1. (a) (b) (c) (d)
UPSSSC Combined Exercise Trainer 2018
11.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2008
2.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2008, SSC MTS 2013
(a) (b) (c) (d)
12.
UPSC CSAT 2015
3.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC Steno 2011

(a) (b) (c) (d) 13.

4.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2009
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2019 14.
5.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) 15. Question Figures

SSC CGL 2015
6.

(a) (b) (c) (d) Answer Figures

SSC CGL 2015
7.

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CGL 2014

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2008 16. Question Figures
8.

SSC DEO 2009

(a) (b) (c) (d) Answer Figures
SSC MTS 2019
9.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC 10+2 2016
104 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the 9. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure. pieces given in the question figure.

2 1 1 4
1 2 2
1
3 6 5 3
2 6 7
3 3 4 7 5

2. (d) Figure given in option (d) can be formed by joining the 10. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure. pieces given in the question figure.
1
2 4 1 5 5
2 3 1
1 3 3 3 4
4 2 4 2

3. (d) Figure given in option (d) can be formed by joining the

pieces given in the question figure. 11. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure.
2 2
1 2
1
3
5 4 1 3
4 4 1 3 2
5
3
4. (d) Figure given in option (d) can be formed by joining the 4
pieces given in the question figure.
12. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the
2 pieces given in the question figure.
1 1 3 4
2 1 2 3
3 4 4
3 4 2 1
5. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure.
13. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the
2 2 pieces given in the question figure.
4 4
1 3
3 1 3
1 5 1 4

6. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the 2 4 5

3 2
pieces given in the question figure.

1
14. (a) Figure given in option (a) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure.
2 1 3
2 5
3 1 3 4
6 4
6
7. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the 2 5 1
3 2
pieces given in the question figure.
15. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the
1 1 pieces given in the question figure.
4 4
2
1 4 1 4
3 3 2 2 2
3 3
5 5
8. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure. 16. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure.
1 2 3
3 4 1 5
2
3 4 1 2
5 2
4 5
1 3
5
4
Chapter 05 Formation of Figures 105

Solution (c) The question figure can be formed by joining

TYPE 02 the pieces given in option (c) as shown below

Fragmentation of a Figure into 4 2

4 8
5
Simple Parts 1
3
6
3
12
5
7 67
Such type of questions are just the reverse of type 01. In 8

this type of questions, question figures are to be formed

using the pieces given in one of the answer figures and Ex 07
the candidate is required to find out the correct answer Question Figure Answer Figures
figure.
Sometimes, pieces of boundary lines of the question
figure are also given in the answer figure, then in this
case, these pieces are also counted for the formation of (a) (b) (c) (d)
question figure.
Solution (c) Here, the question figure can be formed by
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 5-8) In each of the following joining the pieces given in option (c) as shown below
questions, find the figure from the given answer figures, 1 1
2 9 10
that can form the question figure. 3 7 8
4 4 5 2
9 7 6
Ex 05 8
5610 11 11
Question Figure Answer Figures 3

Ex 08
Question Figure

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer Figures
Solution (c) The question figure can be formed by joining
the pieces given in option (c) as shown below
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2
4 UPSSSC 2018
4 1
Solution (a) The pieces given in answer figure (a) can be
5
5 3 combined to make the question figure as shown below
123 6
6 5
4 2 5
1
Ex 06 4
3 1
2 3

Question Figure Answer Figures

Chapter tip In the questions based on figure formation, the
number of elements given to form a figure must be equal to the
number of elements present in the answer figure. This will help you
to eliminate some of the option figures easily.
(a) (b) (c) (d) The size of pieces of figures present in the question figure and the
SSC CGL 2015 size of pieces used to form a figure may vary but their shapes must
have to be similar.
106 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Practice CORNER 5.2

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-16) In each of the following Question Figure Answer Figures
questions, find the figure from the given answer figures,
that can form the question figure. 9.
Question Figure Answer Figures
1.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2006

(a) (b) (c) (d) 10.

SSC CPO 2008
2.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2013
(a) (b) (c) (d) 11.
3.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) 12.

– = – –
4.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
CMAT 2013
(a) (b) (c) (d)
13.
5.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CGL 2013
14.
6.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
7.
15.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC MTS 2006
8. 16.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2006
Chapter 05 Formation of Figures 107

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (c) The question figure can be formed 9. (a) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces
by joining the pieces given in option (c). given in option (a).

4 2 1 2 10 5
3 1
1 4
3 5
6 8 4 9
10 6
4 3 9 7 3 2
12 8
7

2. (c) The question figure can be formed 10. (c) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces
by joining the pieces given in option (c). given in option (c).
4 4
1 2 4
3 6 3
5 2
5 16 2 4 67 1
1 23 6 3 5 7
5

3. (c) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces given 11. (b) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces
in option (c).
given in option (b).
1 4
2 5 1 2 3
3 11 3 1 2 6 10
6
7 10 13 4 567 7 5
10
8 11 6
4
12
8
13 9 2
12 4
9 13 5 9 8 9 10 8
7

4. (a) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces given 12. (d) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces
in option (a). given in option (d).

1 3 1
1 2 1 3
2 –
4 3 5– 5
4
5 2 2 4
5 3 4

5. (c) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces 13. (a) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces
given in option (c). given in option (a).

1 5 5
6 2 4 2 34 5 67 3 6
2 1 6 14 10 4
2 13
3 7 3
7 1 11 1
8 13 8 9 9 14 7
4 8 10 11 12
12 5 8

6. (b) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces

given in option (b). 14. (b) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces
2
1 given in option (b).
1 5, 6 2
3
4 2
78 11 12 7 1
11 8 1 4
3 4 2
4 10, 9 3
56 910 12 3
5 5
6 6
7. (b) The question figure can be formed
by joining the pieces given in option (b). 15. (b) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces
1 given in option (b).
7
4 8 2 1 2 3
5 6 3 1 2
1234 56
4 4
78 3 5 5

8. (d) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces given 16. (c) The question figure can be formed by joining the pieces
in option (d). given in option (c).
1 6
2 2
3 4 1
1 2
5 6 7 5 9 5 3 12 4
48 3 3 4 5
7 8 9
108 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Ex 11
TYPE 03
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Based on Formation of Triangle/Square
(a) BCD (b) ABC (c) CDE (d) BCE
In this type of questions, a triangle (equilateral, isosceles Solution (d) Visualise two figures which on combining will
etc.) or a square is to be formed by joining three figures give a part of an equilateral triangle. These figures are figures
out of a group of five figures of different designs. (E) and (C) which on combining will look like as shown below
A candidate is required to find out the correct
E C
combination of figures from the given alternative which
can be joined to form the required figure. Now, the remaining figure which when combined with the
To solve these type of questions, there is no fixed rule or above figure will give an equilateral triangle is figure B.
method. These questions require a deep analysis of B
various elements (designs) present to form a figure and E C
spatial analysis of the figure to be formed.
So, the complete figure will look like as
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 9-11) In each of the following
questions, five figures are given. Out of them, find the three
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 12 and 13) In each of the
following questions, a set of five figures marked as (A), (B),
figures that can be joined to form an equilateral triangle.
(C), (D) and (E) followed by four alternatives (a), (b), (c) and
Ex 09 (d) are given. Select the alternative which contains those
figures which, if fitted together, will form a complete square.

Ex 12
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
(a) ABC (b) BCD (c) CDE (d) BDE (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Solution (c) An equilateral triangle has each angle equal to (a) ACD (b) CDE (c) BCD (d) ACE
60° and the lengths of all its three sides are also equal. Now, Solution (c) The only figure with right angle is figure (C). If it
we cannot measure the exact value of angle and sides but is fitted with figure (B), the resultant figure will look like the
we have to closely approximate these measures and values. below figure (X)
So, keeping these points in mind, we first combine figure(s) E
and C which will look like as B C

(X)
E C
Now, when the figure (D) is fitted in figure (X), the resultant
figure will be a square as shown in figure (Y)
Now, the missing figure which can fit in the above figure is D
figure D. So, the complete figure is shown as
B C

E C (Y)
D Hence, combination of figures as presented by alternative (c)
So, the correct group of figures is C, D and E. is the correct combination of figures to form a square.
Ex 13
Ex 10
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (a) ABD (b) CDE (c) ABC (d) ACE
(a) ABE (b) BCE (c) ADE (d) BDE Solution (d) If the figures (C) and (A) are fitted together, the
resultant figure will look like the below figure (X)
Solution (c) As done in above example, we have to closely
approximate the different measures. So, first we combine the A
figures (E) and (A) which will look like as C
(X)
E Now, if the figure (E) is fitted in figure (X), the resultant figure
A
will be a square as shown in figure (Y).
Now, the missing figure which will complete the above figure E A
is figure (D). The complete figure will be as
C
(Y)
D
E Hence, combination of figures as presented by alternative (d)
A
is the correct combination of figures to form a square.
Chapter 05 Formation of Figures 109

Practice CORNER 5.3

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-8) In each of the following DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 9-16) In each of the following
questions five figures are given. Out of them, find the three questions, five figures are given. Out of them, find the three
figures that can be joined to form an equilateral triangle. figures that can be joined to form a square.
1. 9.

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

SSC 10+2 2009
(a) BCD (b) ABC (c) CDE (d) BCE (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
(a) ABD (b) ACD (c) BDE (d) CDE
2.
10.

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

MAT 2007
(a) BCD (b) ACD (c) CDE (d) BDE
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
3. UP Police Constable 2006
(a) ABD (b) BCD
(c) BDE (d) CDE
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
SSC 10+2 2006
11.
(a) ABC (b) BCD (c) CDE (d) BDE
4.

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) SSC 10+2 2006
(a) ABC (b) BCD
(a) ABC (b) ACE (c) BDE (d) CDE (c) BDE (d) CDE
5. 12.

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

UP [Link]. 2006
(a) ABE (b) BCE (c) ADE (d) BDE
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

6. SSC 10+2 2009

(a) ACD (b) BCD (c) BDE (d) CDE
13.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
MAT 2006
(a) ACE (b) ABD (c) BDE (d) CDE
7. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
MAT 2007
(a) ABD (b) BCD (c) BDE (d) CDE
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 14.
UP [Link]. 2006
(a) ABC (b) ACE (c) BCD (d) BDE
8.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

(A) (B) (C) (D) SSC CPO 2008

(E)
(a) ABC (b) BCD (c) BDE (d) CDE
(a) ABC (b) BED (c) CDE (d) ADE
110 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

15. 16.

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
UP Police Constable 2001
(a) ABD (b) ACD (c) BDE (d) BCE (a) ABD (b) BCD (c) ACE (d) CDE

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (b) Figures A, B and C can be joined together to form an 9. (b) Figures A, C and D can be joined together to form a square.
equilateral triangle.
D
A C A A
B C D
C C
A B

2. (c) Figures C, D and E can be joined together to form an 10. (b) Figures B, C and D can be joined together to form a square.
equilateral triangle.
B C D B
C D
D E
C D
E C

3. (c) Figures C, D and E can be joined together to form an

equilateral triangle.
11. (a) Figures A, B and C can be joined together to form a square.
D
D B A
C A C
E E B
C
C
4. (b) Figures A, C and E can be joined together to form an
equilateral triangle. 12. (a) Figures A, C and D can be joined together to form a square.
A
A D
C E
E A A D
C C C
5. (c) Figures A, D and E can be joined together to form an
equilateral triangle. 13. (a) Figures A, B and D can be joined together to form a square.
D
E
A D E
A D A
A B

B D
6. (a) Figures A, C and E can be joined together to form an
equilateral triangle.
E E
14. (a) Figures A, B and C can be joined together to form a square.
A C
C C
A
A A
C
7. (d) Figures B, D and E can be joined together to form an B B
equilateral triangle.

E
15. (b) Figures A, C and D can be joined together to form a square.
B E
D
D D
B A A
D
C
8. (d) Figures A, D and E can be joined together to form an C
equilateral triangle.
16. (c) Figures A, C and E can be joined together to form a square.
D E E C
A D
A C E
A E
A
Chapter 05 Formation of Figures 111

Ex 15 Question Figure
TYPE 04 Answer Figures

Square Completion
Completion of an incomplete square given in question
(a) (b) (c) (d)
figure by joining it with one of the pieces given in the UP [Link]. 2013
answer figures is known as square completion.
Solution (d) Figure given in option (d) will fill the
In questions based on square completion, a question blank portion and make a complete square with
figure which represents an incomplete square, is given. the question figure. This is shown as in side
The candidate is required to choose the answer figure
which is appropriate to make the square complete by Ex 16 Question Figure Answer Figures
joining it with the incomplete square given in the
question figure.
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 14-17) In the following (a) (b) (c) (d)
questions, a question figure followed by four answer
figures is given. You have to choose that answer figure Solution (c) Figure given in option (c) will make
which on joining with the question figure will make a a complete square with the question figure. This
complete square. is shown as in side

Ex 14 Ex 17
Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

Solution (a) Figure given in option (a) will fill the blank Solution (a) Figure given in option (a) will fill the blank
portion and make a complete square with the question portion and make a complete square with the question
figure. This is shown as below figure. This is shown as below

Practice CORNER 5.4

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-20) In the following questions, choose the correct answer figure which will make a complete square
on joining with the question figure will make a complete square.
Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures
1. 3.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2006 4.

2.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CGL 2009
112 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures

5. 13.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) 14.
SSC CPO 2010
6.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
GIC 2009
15.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

7.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
UP Police Constable 2009
(a) (b) (c) (d) 16.
8.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

9. 17.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

UP Police Constable 2008
10. 18.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

19.
UP B. Ed. 2009
11.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) 20.
12.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2008 SSC CGL 2013

Answers
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (d) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (b)
11. (c) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (a) 16. (a) 17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20. (a)
Chapter 05 Formation of Figures 113

Mas erExerc se
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-12) In each of the following Question Figure Answer Figures
questions find the figure from the answer figures, that
8.
can be formed by joining the pieces given in the question
figure.
Question Figure Answer Figures
1. (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2013
9.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2, DEO, LDC 2010
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2. SSC 10+2 2006

10.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
RRB Group D 2018
3. (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2013
11.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2013
(a) (b) (c) (d)
4.
SSC 10+2, DEO, LDC 2010
12.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2015
5. (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC Steno 2011

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 13-15) In each of the following

(a) (b) (c) (d) questions, from the four answer figures, find the figure
SSC FCI 2014 that can form the figure given in the question figure.
Question Figure Answer Figures
6.
13.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

UP B. Ed. 2007 (a) (b) (c) (d)
7. UP Police Constable 2011
14.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2014 (a) (b) (c) (d)
114 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Question Figure Answer Figures 22.

15.

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) ABD (b) BCD

(c) BDE (d) CDE
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 16-18) In each of the following 23.
questions, select that combination of figures which can be
joined together to form an equilateral triangle.
16.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
SSC MTS 2013
(a) ABD (b) BCD
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (c) BDE (d) CDE
(a) BCD (b) ABD (c) CDE (d) ABE DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 24-48) In the following questions,
17. choose the correct answer figure which on joining with the
question figure will make a complete square.
Question Figure Answer Figures
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) 24.
SSC CGL 2006
(a) ABD (b) BCD (c) BDE (d) CDE
18. (a) (b) (c) (d)
UP B. Ed. 2000
25.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
UP B. Ed. 2009
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(a) ABC (b) BCD (c) ABD (d) ABE SSC 10+2 2009
DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 19-23) In each of the following 26.
question, select the alternative which represents the
combination of figures which, if fitted together, will form
a complete square.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
19.
27.

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) ABD (b) BCD (c) BDE (d) ACE SSS 10+2 2006

20. 28.

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC DEO 2005 29.
(a) ABD (b) BCE (c) BDE (d) ACE
21.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

30.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
RRB ASM 2005
(a) ABD (b) BCD (c) BDE (d) CDE (a) (b) (c) (d)
Chapter 05 Formation of Figures 115

Question Figure Answer Figures Question Figure Answer Figures

31. 41.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

32. SSC CGL 2007
42.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

33. (a) (b) (c) (d)

43.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CPO 2009 (a) (b) (c) (d)
34. SSC 10+2 2010
44.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
RRB GG 2009
35. 45.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
36.
RRB (TC/CC) 2009
46.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
37.
47.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
38.
48.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

39. 49. Which of the following answer figure patterns can be

combined to make the question figure?
Question Figure
(a) (b) (c) (d)

40.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

116 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Answer Figures DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 51-53) Which of the following

figures (a), (b), (c) and (d), when folded along the lines, will
(a) produce the given figure (X)?
51.

(b)

(X) (a) (b) (c) (d)

52.
(c)

(X) (a) (b) (c) (d)

(d)
UPSSSC 2018
53.
50. A group of interconnected pieces is given. Suppose you
were able to rotate the pieces, so that neighbouring
sides aligned flatly, then find that figure from the (X) (a) (b) (c) (d)
answer figures that can be formed by joining the pieces
given in the question figure. 54. Which of the following figures shown below, when
folded along the dotted lines, will form a pyramid
Question Figure shaped box with a rectangular base?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer Figures 55. Which of the following figures can be drawn without
lifting the pencil and without repeating a line?

A B C D
(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) A and C (b) B and D (c) A and B (d) A, C and D

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (a) Figure given in option (a) can be formed by joining the 4. (d) Figure given in option (d) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure. pieces given in the question figure.
1
1 2 4
2 1 2 2
3 3
3
3 4 1

2. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the 5. (d) Figure given in option (d) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure. pieces given in the question figure.
5
1 4 1 2 3 4
4 2 1
2 3 4 5 3
3
1 2

3. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the 6. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure.
pieces given in the question figure.
5 5
3 3 4 2
4 2 4
2 4
1 3
1 1 1
2 3
Chapter 05 Formation of Figures 117

7. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the 15. (d) Figure given in option (d) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure. pieces given in the question figure.
6
1 4 1 1
5 1 6 2
2 3 4 5 6
3 3
2 5
4 3 7 4
8
5
6
8. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the 7 8 2
pieces given in the question figure.
6 1 16. (d) Figures A, B and E can be joined together to form an
6 1 equilateral triangle.
3 4
2
5 3
2 5
A
B E
4 B
E A
9. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure.
17. (b) Figures B, C and D can be joined together to form an
1 2 3 2 3 equilateral triangle.
7 1 6 4
5
4 5 7 D
6
B C
D
B C
10. (a) Figure given in option (a) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure.
18. (b) Figures B, C and D can be joined together to form an
2 3 equilateral triangle.
1
3 2 1 4
4 B B
5 5
C D
C
D
11. (b) Figure given in option (b) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure.
19. (d) Figures A, C and E can be joined together to form a square.
1
2 A
3
A
3 2 1 C E
C E

12. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the
pieces given in the question figure. 20. (b) Figures B, C and E can be joined together to form a square.
C
1 2 2 4 C
B E
3 1 3 E B
4

13. (a) Figure given in option (a) can be formed by joining the 21. (b) Figures B, C and D can be joined together to form a square.
pieces given in the question figure.

2 B D B
1 2 4 C
3 3
4 1 5 C D
5
6 6

14. (c) Figure given in option (c) can be formed by joining the 22. (c) Figures B, D and E can be joined together to form a square.
pieces given in the question figure.
9 4 10 E
1 2 B
10 9 5 E
4 5 1 D
2 3 B D
6 3 6 8
7
8 7
118 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

23. (d) Figures C, D and E can be joined together to form a square. 50. (c) Answer figure (c) can be formed by joining the pieces given
the question figure.
1
E C
C E 1
D 2
3 2
D
3

51. (d) The given figure (X) has six surfaces, in which 4 are
24. (b) 25. (a) 26. (c) rectangular and 2 are square shaped. The square shaped surfaces
27. (d) 28. (b) 29. (a) must be opposite to each other. Hence, option figure (d), when
folded along the lines, will produce the given figure (X).
30. (c) 31. (d) 32. (c)
52. (c) The given figure (X) has 5 surfaces, in which ‘ ’ and ‘ ’
33. (c) 34. (a) 35. (c) are opposite to each other.
36. (c) 37. (c) 38. (b) Hence, option figure (c), when folded along the lines, will
produce the given figure (X).
39. (b) 40. (b) 41. (b) 53. (a) The given figure (X) has 5 surfaces, in which 3 are rectangular
42. (b) 43. (d) 44. (a) and 2 are triangular shaped. Hence, option figure (a), when
folded along the lines, will produce the given figure (X).
45. (a) 46. (b) 47. (d)
54. (d) The figure given in option (d), when folded along the
48. (d) dotted lines, will form a pyramid shaped box with a rectangular
49. (c) The patterns in answer figure (c) can be combined together base as shown below
to make the question figure as follows

3 55. (d) Figure A, C and D can be drawn without lifting the pencil
and without repeating a line as shown below
4 2 4 4
1 2 3 4
3 1
1
4 1 5 3 3 5 7
1 6
2 2 2 6
Chapter 06 Embedded Figures 119

CHAPTER 06

Embedded Figures
A figure is said to be embedded in an another figure when Ex 02 Question Figure Answer Figures
the first figure is hidden completely in the second figure.
Questions based on embedded figures comprise of a
question figure and four answer figures and it is asked to
find the correct answer figure which is embedded in given (a) (b) (c) (d)
question figure or the correct answer figure in which the MAT 2009
given question figure is embedded.
Solution (d) Clearly, the question figure is embedded in
Different types of questions covered in this chapter are as answer figure (d). The portion which question figure occupies
in the answer figure is shown in the below figure with dark
follows lines.

TYPE 01
Question Figure Embedded in
Answer Figure Ex 03 Question Figure Answer Figures

In these questions, a question figure and four answer

figures are given. The question figure is embedded in one
of the answer figures. The candidate is required to find
(a) (b) (c) (d)
out that particular answer figure in which the question
figure is embedded. Solution (a) Clearly, the question figure is embedded in
answer figure (a). The portion which question figure occupies
The following examples will give you a better idea about in the answer figure is shown in the below figure with dark
this type of questions. lines.

DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 1-6) In the following

questions, a question figure and a set of four answer
figures (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given. Find out that answer
figure in which the question figure is embedded.
Ex 04 Question Figure Answer Figures
Ex 01 Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2010 Solution (d) Clearly, the question figure is embedded in
Solution (b) Clearly, the question figure is embedded in answer figure (d). The portion which question figure occupies
answer figure (b). The portion which question figure occupies in the answer figure is shown in the below figure with dark
in the answer figure is shown in the below figure with dark lines.
lines.
120 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

Ex 05 Question Figure Answer Figures

Solution (d) Clearly, the question figure is embedded in
answer figure (d).
The portion which question figure occupies in the answer
(a) (b) (c) (d) figure is shown in the below figure with dark lines.
SSC CGL 2009
Solution (c) Clearly, the question figure is
embedded in answer figure (c). Here, we have
selected vertical image and not horizontal image
because we give preference to the one which
depicts the question figure embedded with least
change in its orientation. Chapter tip There may be some questions in which the
question figure is not directly embedded in any of the answer
Ex 06 Question Figure Answer Figures figures. In these type of questions, change the orientation of
question figure to find the correct answer figure.
In some questions, the candidate will find the question figure
embedded in two or more answer figures, then the most
(a) (b) (c) (d)
appropriate answer is that in which the question figure is
RRB ALP 2018, SSC Steno 2019 embedded with least change in its orientation.

Practice CORNER 6.1

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-75) In each of the following question(s), find the answer figure in which question figure is
embedded.
1. Question Figure Answer Figures 5. Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
Delhi Police SI & ASI 2016
SSC CGL 2008, 2014
2.
6.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC LDC 2005, SSC Steno 2011 (a) (b) (c) (d)

3. 7.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC MTS 2014 RRB ALP 2018

4. 8.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2018 SSC Constable 2012
Chapter 06 Embedded Figures 121

9. Question Figure Answer Figures 19. Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2019
SSC 10+2 2020
10. 20.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC 10+2 2011
SSC CGL 2020
11. 21.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2017
SSC Constable 2014
22.
12.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2010, SSC Steno 2013
RRB GD 2013
23.
13.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
GIC 2009, UP [Link] 2011
UPSSSC 2015
24.
14.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

Delhi Police SI & ASI 2015 SSC CGL 2019

15. 25.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
UP Police Constable 2013
SSC CPO 2013
26.
16.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2014 SSC CPO 2006, SSC 10+2 2014

17. 27.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2017 MAT 2011
18. 28.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC GD 2015 RRB ALP 2018
122 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

29. Question Figure Answer Figures 38. Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

UP [Link]. 2012 CMAT 2014, RRB GG 2012, CG Patwari 2017
39.
30.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

UP [Link]. 2009
SSC CGL2019
31. 40.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2006
SSC CGL 2018 41.
32.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC MTS 2014

SSC 10+2 2013 42.

33.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC LDC 2006
(a) (b) (c) (d)
43.
SSC CGL 2016, Delhi Police MTS 2018
34.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

44.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC MTS 2019

35. (a) (b) (c) (d)
UP [Link]. 2010
45.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2008, SSC CGL 2014 (a) (b) (c) (d)
36. SSC 10+2 2013
46.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC DEO 2014 (a) (b) (c) (d)
37. SSC CPO 2008, SSC 10+2 2014
47.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Delhi Police Constable 2017, SSC FCI 2014 (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2011, SSC Steno 2012
Chapter 06 Embedded Figures 123

48. Question Figure Answer Figures 57. Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2017
GIC 2005, SSC Steno 2012
58.
49.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CPO 2019

RRB Group D 2009, SSC MTS 2013 59.

50.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC LDC 2008
(a) (b) (c) (d)
60.
UP [Link]. 2010, RRB Group D 2018
51.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

61.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

52.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC DEO 2010
(a) (b) (c) (d) 62.
SSC CGL 2009, SSC FCI 2013
53.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC MTS 2019
63.
(a) (b) (c) (d) –
– –
–

SSC DEO 2004, SSC Steno 2013

(a) (b) (c) (d)
54.
SSC CGL 2019
64.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC FCI 2012 (a) (b) (c) (d)
UPSSSC Mandi Parishad 2018
55.
65.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

RRB ASM 2008 SSC CGL 2017
56. 66.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC CGL 2017
124 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

67. Question Figure Answer Figures 72. Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2017 Delhi Police SI & ASI 2016
68.
73.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2007 (a) (b) (c) (d)
69. UP Police Constable 2008
74.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC Constable 2019
70. (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2013

(a) (b) (c) (d)

75.

71.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(a) (b) (c) (d) MAT 2014
SSC 10+2 2013

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (a) The question figure is embedded 5. (b) The question figure is embedded 9. (c) The given question figure is
in answer figure (a). in answer figure (b). embedded in answer figure (c).

2. (a) The question figure is embedded 6. (a) The question figure is embedded 10. (d) The given question figure is
in answer figure (a). in answer figure (a). embedded in answer figure (d).

7. (d) The question figure is embedded 11. (b) The question figure is embedded
3. (b) The question figure is embedded in answer figure (d). in answer figure (b).
in answer figure (b).

12. (b) The question figure is embedded

8. (b) The question figure is embedded in answer figure (b).
4. (c) The question figure is embedded in in answer figure (b).
answer figure (c).
Chapter 06 Embedded Figures 125

13. (c) The question figure is embedded in 23. (c) The question figure is embedded in 33. (b) The question figure is embedded in
answer figure (c). answer figure (c). answer figure (b).

14. (b) The question figure is embedded in 24. (a) The question figure is embedded 34. (a) The question figure is embedded
answer figure (b). in answer figure (a). in answer figure (a).

15. (b) The question figure is embedded in 25. (c) The question figure is embedded in
answer figure (b). answer figure (c). Given figure is embedded in option (a)
35. (c) The question figure is embedded in
answer figure (c).

16. (b) The question figure is embedded in 26. (a) The question figure is embedded
answer figure (b).
in answer figure (a).

36. (c) The question figure is embedded in

answer figure (c).

17. (b) The question figure is embedded in 27. (b) The question figure is embedded in
answer figure (b). answer figure (b).

37. (b) The question figure is embedded in

answer figure (b).

18. (b) The question figure is embedded in 28. (d) The question figure is embedded
answer figure (b). in answer figure (d).

38. (a) The question figure is embedded

in answer figure (a).
19. (a) The question figure is embedded 29. (d) The question figure is embedded
in answer figure (a). in answer figure (d).

39. (b) The question figure is embedded in

answer figure (b).
20. (a) The question figure is embedded 30. (b) The question figure is embedded in
in answer figure (a). answer figure (b).

40. (b) The question figure is embedded in

21. (a) The question figure is embedded 31. (c) The question figure is embedded in answer figure (b).
in answer figure (a). answer figure (c).

41. (b) The question figure is embedded in

22. (c) The question figure is embedded in 32. (a) The question figure is embedded answer figure (b).
answer figure (c). in answer figure (a).
126 Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical Reasoning

42. (a) The question figure is embedded 52. (c) The question figure is embedded in 61. (d) The question figure is embedded
in answer figure (a). answer figure (c). in answer figure (d).

43. (d) The question figure is embedded 53. (a) The question figure is embedded 62. (d) The question figure is embedded
in answer figure (d).
in answer figure (a). in answer figure (d).

44. (a) The question figure is embedded

in answer figure (a). 54. (b) The question figure is embedded in 63. (b) The question figure is embedded in
answer figure (b). answer figure (b).

45. (a) The question figure is embedded

in answer figure (a).
55. (c) The question figure is embedded in 64. (d) The question figure is embedded
in answer figure (d).
answer figure (c).

46. (a) The question figure is embedded

in answer figure (a).
65. (d) The question figure is embedded
56. (b) The question figure is embedded in in answer figure (d).
answer figure (b).

47. (b) The question figure is embedded in

answer figure (b).
66. (a) The question figure is embedded
57. (a) The question figure is embedded in answer figure (a).
in answer figure (a).

48. (d) The question figure is embedded

in answer figure (d).

58. (a) The question figure is embedded 67. (b) The question figure is embedded in
in answer figure (a). answer figure (b).

49. (d) The question figure is embedded

in answer figure (d).

59. (d) The question figure is embedded 68. (d) The question figure is embedded
in answer figure (d). in answer figure (d).
50. (d) The question figure is embedded
in answer figure (d).

60. (b) The question figure is embedded in 69. (d) The question figure is embedded
answer figure (b). in answer figure (d).
51. (d) The question figure is embedded
in answer figure (d).
Chapter 06 Embedded Figures 127

70. (b) The question figure is embedded in 72. (d) The question figure is embedded 74. (c) The question figure is embedded in
answer figure (b). in answer figure (d). answer figure (c).

73. (d) The question figure is embedded 75. (c) The question figure, is embedded
71. (d) The question figure is embedded in answer figure (d). in answer figure (c).
in answer figure (d).

TYPE 02 Ex 09
Question Figure Answer Figures
Answer Figure Embedded in
Question Figure
In these questions, a question figure and four answer (a) (b) (c) (d)
figures (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given. Out of these answer
figures, one figure is embedded in the question figure and Solution (b) Clearly, answer figure (b) is embedded in
question figure and shown in the below figure with dark
a candidate is required to identify that particular answer lines.
figure.
The following examples will give you a better idea about
such type of questions
DIRECTIONS ~ (Example Nos. 7-11) In the following
questions, a question figure is given with four answer Ex 10
figures (a), (b), (c) and (d). Find out that answer figure Question Figure Answer Figures
which is embedded in the question figure.

Ex 07 Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC Constable 2008
(a) (b) (c) (d) Solution (a) Clearly, answer figure (a) is embedded in
SSC MTS 2013 question figure and shown in the below figure with dark lines.
Solution (a) Clearly, answer figure (a) is embedded in
question figure and shown in the below figure with dark lines.

Ex 11
Question Figure Answer Figures
Ex 08 Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) Solution (d) Clearly, the answer figure (d) is embedded in
Solution (a) Clearly, answer figure (a) is embedded in question figure and shown in the below figure with dark
question figure and shown in the below figure with dark lines.
lines.
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Practice CORNER 6.2

DIRECTIONS ~ (Q. Nos. 1-34) In each of the following question, choose the answer figure which is embedded in the question
figure.
1. Question Figure Answer Figures 11. Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

2.
12.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
3.
13.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
4. SSC Steno 2010
14.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

5. (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC 10+2 2011
15.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

6.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

16.

7.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2019
(a) (b) (c) (d)
17.
8.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
18.
9.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d) SSC LDC & DEO 2008, SSC 10+2 2012
10. 19.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

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20. Question Figure Answer Figures 28. Question Figure Answer Figures

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

21. SSC CGL 2008, 2014
29.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

22. (a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2010
30.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
23.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CPO 2008, SSC 10+2 2013
(a) (b) (c) (d)
24. 31.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

25. 32.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CGL 2015 (a) (b) (c) (d)

26. 33.

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
SSC CGL 2014
27. 34.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)

SSC CPO 2019
SSC MTS 2013

Answers WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. (a) The answer figure (a) is embedded 3. (d) The answer figure (d) is embedded 5. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded
in the question figure. in question figure. in question figure.

2. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded 4. (a) The answer figure (a) is embedded 6. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded
in question figure. in question figure. in question figure.
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7. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded 16. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded 26. (d) The answer figure (d) is embedded
in the question figure. in the question figure. in question figure.

17. (d) The answer figure (d) is embedded

8. (d) The answer figure (d) is embedded in the question figure. 27. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded
in the question figure. in the question figure.

18. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded

in the question figure. 28. (a) The answer figure (a) is embedded
9. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded
in the question figure.
in the question figure.

19. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded

in the question figure.
10. (a) The answer figure (a) is embedded 29. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded
in the question figure. in the question figure.

20. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded

in the question figure.

11. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded 30. (a) The answer figure (a) is embedded
in the question figure. in the question figure.

21. (d) The answer figure (d) is

embedded in question figure.

12. (d) The answer figure (d) is embedded 31. (a) The answer figure (a) is embedded
in the question figure. in the question figure.

22. (d) The answer figure (d) is

embedded in question figure.

13. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded 32. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded
in the question figure.
in the question figure.
23. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded
in question figure.

14. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded 33. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded
in the question figure. in the question figure.
24. (a) The answer figure (a) is embedded
in question figure.

34. (c) The answer figure (c) is embedded

15. (d) The answer figure (d) is embedded in the question figure.
25. (b) The answer figure (b) is embedded
in the question figure.
in the question figure.