Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Reasoning

Hard

Appeared in: DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The correct figure is the only one that simultaneously completes all the overlapping geometric patterns established by the other three quadrants.
It must contain a diagonal line running from the bottom-left to the top-right to complete the central 'X' shape.
It requires a curved line in its top-right corner to complete the small, continuous loop around the center of the main square.
The small rectangle must be positioned near the top edge of the quadrant to maintain horizontal symmetry with the figure in the bottom-right quadrant.
Finally, it includes the outer arc needed to complete the large circle running along the perimeter of the grid.

Option A: This option features an incorrectly oriented diagonal line (running from top-left to bottom-right). Additionally, the central curve is misplaced in the bottom-right corner.
Option B: Although the diagonal line is correctly oriented, the central curve is in the wrong position (bottom-left corner instead of the required top-right corner).
Option D: This option's primary error is the incorrectly oriented diagonal line (running from top-left to bottom-right), which fails to complete the central 'X' pattern.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Pattern Completion in Visual Reasoning as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a visual reasoning question, a component of general intelligence tests, and is not a clinical nursing topic.
The underlying skill of pattern recognition is foundational for many nursing tasks, such as identifying trends in a patient's vital signs, recognizing arrhythmias on an ECG strip, or noticing subtle changes in a patient's condition.
What if? - If the pattern was based on 90-degree rotation instead of reflection, we would look for the top-left quadrant's design to be rotated and placed in the bottom-left, which would lead to a different answer.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully observe the main figure and identify the distinct visual components within the given quadrants. Here, we see diagonal lines, inner curves, outer arcs, and small rectangles.
Analyze each component separately to deduce its underlying pattern or rule. For example, notice that the diagonal lines appear to be forming a large 'X' across the entire square.
Based on these rules, create a mental checklist of the features required for the missing piece. It must have a specific diagonal, a curve in a specific corner, etc.
Systematically evaluate each answer option against your checklist of required features.
Eliminate the options that fail to meet one or more of the pattern's requirements.
Select the only option that satisfies all the rules to correctly and completely fill the missing space.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Pattern Completion in Visual Reasoning
Stem keywords: pattern completion, question figure, answer figure, visual reasoning
Lead-in keywords: complete the pattern

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