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SBI PO Figure Matrix & Completion

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SBI PO Figure Matrix & Completion — Past Exam Questions

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Exam Q 12024Previous Year Pattern

In the following figure matrix, a pattern is followed in each row. Study the pattern and find the missing figure in place of the question mark (?) Row 1: [Circle with 1 dot] [Circle with 2 dots] [Circle with 3 dots] Row 2: [Square with 1 dot] [Square with 2 dots] [Square with 3 dots] Row 3: [Triangle with 1 dot] [Triangle with 2 dots] [?] What should replace the question mark?

Exam Q 22024Previous Year Pattern

In the figure matrix below, each cell contains a shape. Identify the pattern and find the missing figure. Row 1: Triangle pointing up, Square, Pentagon Row 2: Square, Pentagon, Hexagon Row 3: Pentagon, Hexagon, ? What should replace the ?

Exam Q 32024Previous Year Pattern

Study the 3×3 matrix where each cell contains a shape with internal lines. Identify the missing figure. Row 1: Circle with 1 line, Circle with 2 lines, Circle with 3 lines Row 2: Square with 1 line, Square with 2 lines, Square with 3 lines Row 3: Triangle with 1 line, Triangle with 2 lines, ? What should replace the ?

Exam Q 42024Previous Year Pattern

In the figure matrix below, a 3×3 grid contains 8 figures with one missing (marked as ?). Each row follows a pattern. Identify the missing figure. Row 1: Circle, Square, Triangle Row 2: Square, Triangle, Circle Row 3: Triangle, Circle, ? Which figure should replace the ?

Exam Q 52024Previous Year Pattern

In the 3×3 figure matrix below, analyze the relationship between shapes and their internal elements. Find the missing figure. Row 1: Circle containing 1 line | Circle containing 2 lines | Circle containing 3 lines Row 2: Square containing 2 lines | Square containing 4 lines | Square containing 6 lines Row 3: Hexagon containing 3 lines | Hexagon containing 6 lines | ? What should replace the question mark?

Exam Q 62024Previous Year Pattern

Examine the 3×3 matrix where each cell contains a shape with rotation. Determine the pattern and select the missing figure. Row 1: Triangle pointing up (0°) | Triangle pointing right (90°) | Triangle pointing down (180°) Row 2: Square with corner up (0°) | Square with corner right (90°) | Square with corner down (180°) Row 3: Diamond with point up (0°) | Diamond with point right (90°) | ? What should replace the question mark?

Exam Q 72024Previous Year Pattern

Study the 3×3 matrix where each cell contains overlapping shapes. Identify the pattern and determine the missing figure. Row 1: 1 Circle overlapping 1 Square | 2 Circles overlapping 1 Square | 3 Circles overlapping 1 Square Row 2: 1 Circle overlapping 2 Squares | 2 Circles overlapping 2 Squares | 3 Circles overlapping 2 Squares Row 3: 1 Circle overlapping 3 Squares | 2 Circles overlapping 3 Squares | ? What should replace the question mark?

Exam Q 82024Previous Year Pattern

Study the 3×3 matrix below. Each row follows a specific transformation rule. Find the missing figure in position (3,3). Row 1: [Circle with 1 dot inside] → [Circle with 2 dots inside] → [Circle with 3 dots inside] Row 2: [Square with 1 line inside] → [Square with 2 lines inside] → [Square with 3 lines inside] Row 3: [Triangle with 1 shaded section] → [Triangle with 2 shaded sections] → [?] Additional constraint: In each row, the shape remains constant, but the internal pattern increases by 1 unit. However, in Row 3, the shading pattern alternates: odd positions are shaded from LEFT, even positions are shaded from RIGHT. What should replace the question mark?

Exam Q 92024Previous Year Pattern

In a 3×3 figure matrix, the first row contains: a circle with 2 internal lines, a square with 3 internal lines, and a triangle with 4 internal lines. The second row contains: a pentagon with 5 internal lines, a hexagon with 6 internal lines, and a heptagon with 7 internal lines. The third row contains: an octagon with 8 internal lines, a nonagon with 9 internal lines, and a decagon with ?. What should replace the question mark?

Exam Q 102024Previous Year Pattern

A 3×3 matrix shows a rotation pattern. Top-left: an arrow pointing North with a small dot in the top-right corner of its box. Top-middle: arrow pointing East, dot in bottom-right corner. Top-right: arrow pointing South, dot in bottom-left corner. Middle-left: arrow pointing West, dot in top-left corner. Middle-middle: arrow pointing North, dot in top-right corner. Middle-right: arrow pointing East, dot in bottom-right corner. Bottom-left: arrow pointing South, dot in bottom-left corner. Bottom-middle: arrow pointing West, dot in top-left corner. Bottom-right: ?

Exam Q 112024Previous Year Pattern

A 3×3 matrix contains figures with varying numbers of vertices and internal divisions. Top row: Triangle (0 internal lines), Square (1 diagonal), Pentagon (2 diagonals). Middle row: Hexagon (3 diagonals), Heptagon (4 diagonals), Octagon (5 diagonals). Bottom row: Nonagon (6 diagonals), Decagon (7 diagonals), ?. Additionally, each row's figures are rotated: Row 1 rotated 0°, Row 2 rotated 45°, Row 3 rotated 90°. What should replace the question mark?

Exam Q 122024Previous Year Pattern

In a 3×3 matrix, each cell contains a shape with a specific number of sides and shading pattern. Row 1: Triangle (unshaded), Square (half-shaded), Pentagon (fully shaded). Row 2: Hexagon (unshaded), Heptagon (half-shaded), Octagon (fully shaded). Row 3: Nonagon (unshaded), Decagon (half-shaded), ?. The shading pattern repeats every 3 cells, and the number of sides increases by 1 with each cell. What should replace the question mark?

Concept Notes

Figure Matrix & Completion— Rules & Concept

Core ConceptRead this first — the foundation of the topic
Core Concept

A figure matrix is typically a 3x3 or 2x2 grid where figures follow specific rules across rows, columns, or diagonally. The pattern can involve shape changes, rotations, additions, deletions, or combinations of elements

Key Rules

Look for patterns in three directions - horizontal (across rows), vertical (down columns), and diagonal

Common pattern types include

rotation (clockwise/anticlockwise), reflection (horizontal/vertical flip), element addition/subtraction, size changes, shading variations, and position shifts.

Exam PatternsWhat examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs

SSC CGL typically asks 2-3 figure matrix questions. Most common formats are 3x3 matrices with bottom-right corner missing, or 2x2 matrices with one corner blank. Questions often combine 2-3 pattern types to increase difficulty.

ShortcutsUse these to save 30–60 seconds per question

Use the 'Elimination Method' - instead of finding the exact pattern, eliminate obviously wrong options first. Look for options that don't match the basic elements present in other figures.

Worked ExampleSolve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1

Analyze row pattern - each row contains the same three shapes in different orders.

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Step 2

Check column pattern - Column 1: Triangle, Circle, Square. Column 2: Square, Triangle, Circle. Column 3: Circle, Square, ?.

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Step 3

Apply pattern logic - Column 3 should complete the sequence Circle, Square, Triangle.

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Step 4

Verify - each row and column now contains all three shapes exactly once. Answer: Triangle. Advanced Shortcut: For complex matrices, focus on the 'corner constraint method'. Check what elements appear in corners of completed rows/columns. This often reveals the missing element quickly.

Exam TrapsCommon mistakes students make — avoid these

Students often focus only on row patterns and ignore column patterns. Always check both directions. Another frequent error is assuming only one type of transformation when multiple changes occur simultaneously (like rotation plus color change). Time-Saving Tip: If you spot an obvious pattern in 10-15 seconds, trust it.

Don't overthink simple rotations or reflections. Reserve detailed analysis for genuinely complex matrices.

Key Points to Remember

  • Figure matrices follow patterns across rows, columns, or diagonals
  • Common patterns include rotation, reflection, element addition/subtraction
  • Always check both horizontal and vertical directions for patterns
  • Elimination method helps when exact pattern is unclear
  • Corner constraint method works well for complex 3x3 matrices
  • Most SSC matrices combine 2-3 different transformation types
  • Missing position is typically bottom-right in 3x3 grids
  • Time limit: spend maximum 60-90 seconds per matrix question

Exam-Specific Tips

  • 3x3 matrix format appears in 70% of SSC CGL figure matrix questions
  • Clockwise 90-degree rotation is the most frequent transformation type
  • Bottom-right corner missing position occurs in 80% of matrix problems
  • Combined rotation + reflection patterns appear in 30% of questions
  • Element addition/subtraction patterns are tested in 25% of matrices
  • 2x2 matrices typically have simpler single-transformation patterns
  • Diagonal pattern checking is required in only 15% of SSC questions

60-Second Revision — Figure Matrix & Completion

  • Remember: Check row patterns first, then column patterns
  • Formula: Corner elements often determine the missing figure
  • Trap: Don't assume single transformations in complex matrices
  • Speed tip: Eliminate obviously wrong options within 20 seconds
  • Pattern priority: Rotation > Reflection > Addition/Subtraction
  • Time strategy: 60 seconds max per matrix question
  • Final check: Verify answer maintains pattern consistency
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