Question 1

In the figure matrix below, each row follows a specific pattern. Study the first two rows carefully and then select the option that should replace the question mark (?) in the third row.

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?

Accepted Answer

The pattern in the matrix is consistent across all rows: each row contains the same shape repeated three times, with the number of internal dots increasing from 1 to 2 to 3. Row 1 uses circles, Row 2 uses squares, and Row 3 uses triangles. Therefore, the missing figure in Row 3, Column 3 must be a triangle with 3 dots inside it.

Question 2

Observe the 3×3 matrix below. Each row contains shapes with a specific property. Find the missing figure.

[Black Circle] [Black Square] [Black Triangle]
[White Circle] [White Square] [White Triangle]
[Black Circle] [Black Square] [?]

What should replace the question mark?

Accepted Answer

The pattern alternates between black and white shapes in rows. Row 1 is all black, Row 2 is all white, Row 3 returns to black. Within each row, the shape sequence is Circle-Square-Triangle. Therefore, Row 3 needs a black triangle.

Question 3

In the following figure matrix, a pattern is followed in each row. Find the missing figure in place of the question mark.

Row 1: Circle, Square, Triangle
Row 2: Square, Triangle, Circle
Row 3: Triangle, Circle, ?

What should replace the question mark?

Accepted Answer

The pattern follows a cyclic rotation where each shape moves one position to the right in each subsequent row, wrapping around. Row 1 starts with Circle-Square-Triangle. Row 2 shifts to Square-Triangle-Circle. Row 3 should shift to Triangle-Circle-Square.

Question 4

In the following 2×3 figure matrix, identify the pattern and find the missing figure.

[1 dot] [2 dots] [3 dots]
[4 dots] [5 dots] [?]

What should replace the question mark?

Accepted Answer

The pattern shows a simple numerical progression. The first row contains 1, 2, and 3 dots respectively. The second row continues the sequence: 4, 5, and the next number in sequence is 6 dots.

Question 5

Examine the 3×3 matrix where each cell contains a shape. Identify the pattern and find the missing figure.

[Triangle pointing up] [Triangle pointing right] [Triangle pointing down]
[Triangle pointing right] [Triangle pointing down] [Triangle pointing left]
[Triangle pointing down] [Triangle pointing left] [?]

What should replace the question mark?

Accepted Answer

Each row shows triangles rotated 90 degrees clockwise. Row 1: Up → Right → Down. Row 2: Right → Down → Left. Row 3: Down → Left → Up (completing the 360-degree rotation cycle).

Question 6

In the following 3×3 matrix, each cell contains a combination of shapes. Identify the pattern and find the missing figure.

[Circle + 1 line] [Circle + 2 lines] [Circle + 3 lines]
[Square + 1 line] [Square + 2 lines] [Square + 3 lines]
[Triangle + 1 line] [Triangle + 2 lines] [?]

What should replace the question mark?

Accepted Answer

The pattern has two components: (1) Each row uses a different base shape (Circle, Square, Triangle), and (2) Within each row, the number of lines increases from 1 to 3. Row 3 uses Triangle as the base shape, and the third position should have Triangle + 3 lines.

Question 7

Study the 3×3 matrix below. Each cell contains a figure. Identify the pattern and select the figure that should replace the question mark (?).

[Pentagon with 1 vertex marked] [Pentagon with 2 vertices marked] [Pentagon with 3 vertices marked]
[Hexagon with 1 vertex marked] [Hexagon with 2 vertices marked] [Hexagon with 3 vertices marked]
[Heptagon with 1 vertex marked] [Heptagon with 2 vertices marked] [?]

Options:
(a) Heptagon with 3 vertices marked
(b) Heptagon with 2 vertices marked
(c) Octagon with 3 vertices marked
(d) Heptagon with 4 vertices marked

Accepted Answer

The pattern operates on two dimensions: (1) Each row contains the same polygon shape with increasing marked vertices (1→2→3), and (2) Each row uses a different polygon (Pentagon→Hexagon→Heptagon). The missing cell is in Row 3, Column 3, so it must be a Heptagon (Row 3 shape) with 3 marked vertices (Column 3 progression).

Question 8

Study the figure series below. Each figure undergoes transformations in a specific sequence. Identify the pattern and select the figure that should replace the question mark (?).

Figure 1: Pentagon with all sides equal (regular)
Figure 2: Pentagon with one side thicker
Figure 3: Pentagon with two adjacent sides thicker
Figure 4: Pentagon with three consecutive sides thicker
Figure 5: ?

Options:
(a) Pentagon with four consecutive sides thicker
(b) Pentagon with all five sides thicker
(c) Pentagon with three consecutive sides thicker (same as Figure 4)
(d) Pentagon with two non-adjacent sides thicker

Accepted Answer

The pattern shows a progressive thickening of consecutive sides: 0 sides → 1 side → 2 consecutive sides → 3 consecutive sides → 4 consecutive sides. The thickened sides form a continuous sequence around the pentagon. Figure 5 should have four consecutive sides thicker.

Question 9

In the figure matrix below, each row follows a specific pattern. Study the first two rows carefully and identify the pattern. Then select the figure that should replace the question mark (?) in the third row.

Row 1: [Circle with 1 dot] → [Circle with 2 dots] → [Circle with 3 dots]
Row 2: [Square with 1 line] → [Square with 2 lines] → [Square with 3 lines]
Row 3: [Triangle with 1 shading] → [Triangle with 2 shadings] → [?]

Options:
(a) Triangle with 3 shadings
(b) Triangle with 4 shadings
(c) Square with 3 shadings
(d) Triangle with 2 shadings

Accepted Answer

The pattern in each row shows a progression where the internal elements increase by 1 in each successive figure. Row 1 increases dots (1→2→3), Row 2 increases lines (1→2→3), and Row 3 should increase shadings (1→2→3). Therefore, the missing figure is a Triangle with 3 shadings.

Question 10

Observe the sequence of figures below. Each figure undergoes a transformation. Identify the pattern and select the figure that should come next.

Figure 1: Square (no rotation)
Figure 2: Square (rotated 45°)
Figure 3: Square (no rotation, but with internal line dividing it horizontally)
Figure 4: Square (rotated 45°, with internal line dividing it horizontally)
Figure 5: ?

Options:
(a) Square (no rotation, with 2 internal lines forming a cross)
(b) Square (rotated 45°, with 2 internal lines forming a cross)
(c) Square (no rotation, with 3 internal lines)
(d) Square (no rotation, with 1 internal line dividing it vertically)

Accepted Answer

The pattern alternates between two transformations: (1) Rotation state alternates: no rotation → 45° rotation → no rotation → 45° rotation → no rotation. (2) Internal divisions progress: none → none → 1 line → 1 line → 2 lines (cross). Figure 5 should have no rotation and 2 internal lines forming a cross.

Question 11

Study the 3×3 matrix below. Each row follows a specific pattern of transformation. Find the missing figure in the bottom-right cell.

Row 1: [Circle with 1 dot] → [Circle with 2 dots] → [Circle with 3 dots]
Row 2: [Square with 1 line] → [Square with 2 lines] → [Square with 3 lines]
Row 3: [Triangle with 1 shaded section] → [Triangle with 2 shaded sections] → [?]

Which figure should replace the question mark?

(a) Triangle with 2 shaded sections
(b) Triangle with 3 shaded sections
(c) Triangle with 4 shaded sections
(d) Triangle with 1 shaded section

Accepted Answer

The pattern in each row shows a geometric shape with an incrementing internal element count. Row 1 increases dots from 1→2→3. Row 2 increases lines from 1→2→3. Row 3 must follow the same logic: shaded sections increase from 1→2→3. The missing figure is a triangle with 3 shaded sections.

Question 12

Study the 3×3 figure matrix below. Each row follows a specific transformation rule. Find the missing figure in position (3,3).

Row 1: [Circle with 1 dot] → [Circle with 2 dots] → [Circle with 3 dots]
Row 2: [Square with 1 line] → [Square with 2 lines] → [Square with 3 lines]
Row 3: [Triangle with 1 curve] → [Triangle with 2 curves] → [?]

Additionally, observe the column pattern: Column 1 shapes rotate 0°, Column 2 shapes rotate 45°, Column 3 shapes rotate 90° clockwise from their Row 1 orientation.

Which figure should replace the question mark?

Accepted Answer

This is a complex figure matrix requiring simultaneous tracking of two independent patterns: (1) internal element progression within each row, and (2) rotational transformation across columns. Students must identify that Row 3, Column 3 should contain a triangle with 3 curves rotated 90° clockwise. The trap involves focusing on only one pattern while ignoring the other, or miscounting the rotation angle.

Question 13

In a 4×4 matrix, each cell contains a shape with a specific number of sides and shading pattern. The pattern rule is: each row increases the number of sides by 1 (starting with 3), and each column's shading follows a cycle: solid → striped → dotted → hollow. The cell at position (2,3) contains a pentagon with dotted shading. What should be at position (4,2)?

Accepted Answer

Tests the ability to apply two independent linear progression rules (arithmetic for sides, cyclical for shading) and correctly map position coordinates to determine the answer.

Question 14

In a 3×3 figure matrix, each cell contains a polygon with internal line segments. The rule is: the number of internal line segments in each row increases by 2 (Row 1: 1, 3, 5; Row 2: 2, 4, 6; Row 3: 3, 5, 7). Additionally, the sum of line segments in each column must be equal. The cell at (1,1) has 1 segment, (1,2) has 3 segments, (2,1) has 2 segments, (2,2) has 4 segments, (3,1) has 3 segments, and (3,2) has 5 segments. What is the number of line segments in the missing cell at position (2,3)?

Accepted Answer

Tests the ability to apply multiple constraints simultaneously: row-based arithmetic progression AND column-sum equality, requiring algebraic reasoning to solve for an unknown.

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