Question

Which shape comes next in the sequence ? 

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

• E.

  

Hint:

In sequence-based shape problems, always check the Orientation (Horizontal vs. Vertical) first. This usually eliminates 50 percent of the options immediately. Then, focus on a single symbol (like the question mark or the black dot) and track its movement through the boxes to find the exact match.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:This is a Non-Verbal Reasoning problem involving Spatial Orientation and Pattern Rotation. To solve it, we must identify two patterns: the rotation of the bounding box and the movement/change of the symbols within it.

Step 1: Identifying the Box Rotation.
Observe the orientation of the symbols in boxes A through E:Box A: Vertical (Stacked)Box B: Horizontal (Linear)Box C: VerticalBox D: HorizontalBox E: VerticalThe pattern is an alternating rotation of 90°. Therefore, the next box in the sequence must be Horizontal.


Step 2: Tracking the Symbols.
Each box contains four symbols. As the sequence progresses, the symbols shift positions, and one or more symbols are replaced by new ones:From Box D to Box E, we see symbols like "O," "$\Delta$," and "C" moving.In Box E, the symbols are $?$, $0$, black dot, and $S$ arranged vertically.Looking at the options, we need a horizontal box that maintains the "identity" of the symbols seen in the transition from E.


Step 3: Matching with Options.
Comparing Box E's contents with the horizontal options:Options D and E introduce letters like "T" and "C" in a way that doesn't align with the vertical-to-horizontal shift of the previous box's specific symbols.Option C ($T, \bullet, 0, ?$) follows the logical progression where the set of symbols from the end of the sequence is rearranged into a horizontal row.