Question

Which shape comes next in the sequence?

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

• E.

  

Hint:

In "Next in Series" problems involving lines, check the quantity and the direction separately. If you find the quantity first (6 lines), you can often skip checking the orientation if only one option matches that count.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Concept: This non-verbal reasoning problem is based on two simultaneous patterns: incremental counting and alternating orientation (rotation).

Step 1: Analyzing the Number of Lines. Count the number of lines in each box from A to E: Box A: 1 line Box B: 2 lines Box C: 3 lines Box D: 4 lines Box E: 5 lines The sequence follows a simple arithmetic progression where the number of lines increases by +1 in each subsequent box. Therefore, the next box must contain 6 lines.


Step 2: Analyzing the Orientation.
Observe the direction of the lines in each box: Box A: Vertical Box B: Horizontal Box C: Vertical Box D: Horizontal Box E: Vertical The pattern alternates between Vertical and Horizontal orientations. Since Box E is Vertical, the next box in the sequence must have Horizontal lines.


Step 3: Selecting the Correct Option.
We are looking for a box with 6 horizontal lines. Option A has 5 lines — Incorrect. Option B has 4 lines — Incorrect. Option D has 7 lines — Incorrect. Option E has exactly 6 horizontal lines — Correct.