From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded?

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Answer Figures:

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The core task is to find a hidden shape within a more complex image, a test of figure-ground perception.
The question figure is an irregular, angular shape resembling a stylized 'Z'.
This exact shape can be traced within the lines of Figure A without any rotation or resizing.
Starting from the top-left of the shape, all its diagonal, horizontal, and vertical lines correspond directly to lines present in Figure A's grid and diagonals.

Option B: The diagonal lines in Figure B form a repeating 'zigzag' or 'N' pattern across the grid. This structure does not contain the specific combination of a long diagonal, a short horizontal, and other connected lines found in the question figure.
Option C: Figure C is too simple. It consists of a 2x2 grid with two main diagonals forming an 'X'. It lacks the additional intersecting lines and smaller segments needed to construct the question figure.
Option D: Figure D contains a complex pattern of triangles and 'X' shapes. While it has many lines, their specific arrangement and angles do not align to form the continuous outline of the question figure.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Visual Reasoning: Embedded Figures as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a direct clinical skill, visual reasoning is a component of the general intelligence and aptitude sections of many nursing entrance examinations.
These questions assess critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify patterns in complex information, which are valuable traits for a nurse.
What if the question figure was rotated 90 degrees? In that case, you would need to mentally turn the shape before searching for it in the options, making the task more challenging. The correct answer might then be found in a different option.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully analyze the question figure. Identify its most unique features, such as sharp angles, the number of lines, and their relative orientation.
Scan each answer option one by one, looking for these key features.
Try to trace the entire outline of the question figure within an answer option. Don't be misled by partial matches.
If you can't find the figure, mentally rotate it (by 90, 180, or 270 degrees) and check the options again. Also, consider if it might be a mirror image (flipped).
Use the process of elimination. If you can definitively prove an option does not contain the figure, discard it.
In this specific question, the figure is present in its original orientation in Figure A, making it a direct match.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.