This page covers SSC GD Constable Embedded Figures with complete concept notes, 15 graded practice MCQs, key points and exam-specific tips. Free to study.
Simple Figure: A right triangle with one horizontal line and one vertical line forming a 90-degree angle
→Complex Figure Options
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Identify the key features of the simple figure - right angle, horizontal base, vertical height.
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Look for the same right angle pattern in each complex figure. Eliminate figures that don't have this exact angle combination.
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Trace the complete triangle shape within the remaining options. Check if all three sides can be found without breaks or distortions.
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Verify that the proportions match the original figure. In this case, the correct answer would be the complex figure where you can trace the complete right triangle maintaining its exact shape and proportional relationships. Another effective trick is the 'Elimination Method' - quickly eliminate options that clearly don't contain enough lines or shapes to form the required figure. If the simple figure has 5 distinct line segments, the complex figure must have at least 5 line segments in the correct arrangement. Common mistakes include accepting distorted versions of the target figure or missing rotated orientations. Students often get confused when the embedded figure appears upside down or sideways. Remember, rotation is allowed but shape distortion is not. Practice identifying figures in different orientations to build this skill. The key to mastering embedded figures is systematic scanning and pattern recognition rather than random searching.
A square is embedded within a figure containing overlapping circles and rectangles. Identify the embedded square from the options below.
Practice 2easy
In a complex figure with multiple overlapping shapes, a circle is embedded. Which characteristic correctly identifies the embedded circle?
Practice 3easy
A rectangle is hidden within a figure containing a square, triangle, and other shapes. Which option correctly describes the embedded rectangle?
Practice 4easy
In a composite figure with multiple overlapping shapes, a pentagon is embedded. Which option correctly identifies the embedded pentagon?
Practice 5easy
A diamond (rhombus) shape is embedded within a figure containing squares, rectangles, and triangles. Which option correctly identifies the embedded diamond?
Practice 6medium
A rectangular frame contains the following elements: a small square in the top-left corner, a pentagon below it, a hexagon to the right of the pentagon, and a small circle in the top-right corner. A horizontal line connects the pentagon and hexagon. Which figure is embedded in this pattern?
(A) A pentagon with a horizontal line attached to its right side
(B) A hexagon positioned above a circle
(C) A square and pentagon stacked vertically
(D) A circle with a pentagon below it
Practice 7medium
A complex figure shows: a large triangle with a smaller triangle nested inside it (pointing in the same direction), a rectangle to the right of the large triangle, and a small circle at the intersection of the triangle and rectangle. Which of the following is NOT an embedded figure in this pattern?
(A) A triangle within a triangle
(B) A circle at the corner of a rectangle
(C) A triangle with a circle at its base
(D) A rectangle with a circle on its left edge
Practice 8medium
A figure contains: a large circle with a square inscribed inside it, a triangle positioned outside the circle (touching it at one vertex), and a small rectangle inside the square. Which of the following is an embedded figure?
(A) A square inside a circle with a rectangle inside the square
(B) A triangle touching a circle at its base
(C) A circle with a triangle inside it
(D) A rectangle with a circle around it
Practice 9medium
A pattern shows: two overlapping circles (left and right), a square positioned in the overlapping region, and a triangle above the overlapping circles. Which figure is embedded in this pattern?
(A) Two circles with a square in the overlapping region
(B) A triangle above two separate circles
(C) A square surrounded by two circles
(D) A triangle with a circle below it
Practice 10medium
A figure contains: a large pentagon with a smaller pentagon inside it (same orientation), a horizontal line segment at the base of the outer pentagon, and a small circle at the right vertex of the inner pentagon. Which of the following is an embedded figure?
(A) A pentagon within a pentagon with a circle at the right vertex
(B) A pentagon with a horizontal line at its base
(C) A circle positioned at the right vertex of a pentagon
(D) A horizontal line with a circle at its right end
Practice 11hard
A complex geometric figure contains a triangle, a square, and a circle overlapping in various ways. Which of the following figures is embedded within this complex figure?
(Complex Figure: A large square with a triangle inside it pointing upward. A circle overlaps both, with the circle's center positioned at the square's center. The triangle's base coincides with the square's bottom edge.)
Find the embedded figure:
Practice 12hard
A complex figure shows: a large hexagon with a pentagon inscribed inside it. The pentagon shares three vertices with the hexagon. A triangle is formed by connecting three non-consecutive vertices of the pentagon.
Which of the following is embedded in this figure?
Practice 13hard
A complex figure contains: a large circle with two perpendicular diameters drawn inside it, creating four equal quadrants. A square is inscribed in the circle such that its vertices touch the circle. A smaller circle is drawn inside the square, tangent to all four sides of the square.
Which figure is embedded within this complex arrangement?
Practice 14hard
A complex figure shows: a large triangle with all three sides extended beyond the vertices. Inside the triangle, a smaller triangle is drawn with vertices at the midpoints of the large triangle's sides. Within the smaller triangle, a circle is inscribed (tangent to all three sides).
Which of the following is an embedded figure?
Practice 15hard
A complex figure contains: a rectangle with a diagonal drawn from one corner to the opposite corner. A second diagonal is drawn from the other two corners. These diagonals intersect at the center. A circle is drawn with its center at the intersection point and passing through all four corners of the rectangle.
Which figure is embedded within this complex arrangement?
60-Second Revision — Embedded Figures
Remember: Shape and proportions must remain exactly the same
Technique: Use Corner Method to identify unique angles first
Strategy: Eliminate options with insufficient line segments immediately
Alert: Check all four orientations (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) systematically
Trap: Don't accept distorted or stretched versions of the target figure
Time Management: Maximum 1.5 minutes per question, move on if stuck
Final Check: Trace the complete figure boundary to confirm the answer