Identify the figure given in the options which, when put in place of the question mark (?), will logically complete the series. […

Question

Identify the figure given in the options which, when put in place of the question mark (?), will logically complete the series. [Refer to the figure.]

1. A. Option 1 (Correct answer)
2. B. Option 2
3. C. Option 3
4. D. Option 4

Correct Answer

Option A — Option 1

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Following the series, the enclosed element rotates by a fixed 45° step from one figure to the next.
• Applying one more 45° rotation gives the figure in option 1.

Additional Information

• For a rotation series, measure the turn between the first two figures and confirm it holds between the second and third before extending it.
• A 45° step means eight frames complete a full turn; 90° means four. Knowing the period tells you when the series repeats.
• Distinguish rotation from reflection: a rotated figure preserves the order of its features going clockwise, while a mirrored one reverses it.