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

DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Reasoning

Hard

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

Explanation

The overall pattern is composed of a large circle, requiring the missing piece to have an arc in its top-left corner.
The relationship between diagonally opposite squares is a 180-degree rotation. Applying this to the top-left square (vertical rectangle, triangle down) means the missing square must have a vertical rectangle with the triangle pointing up. This narrows the choices to B and C.
The final clue is the horizontal position of the rectangle, which follows a simple alternating pattern: Left, Right, Left, and therefore the final position must be Right.
Option B is the only choice that features a triangle pointing up and a rectangle positioned on the right side of the square.

Option A: The triangle in Figure A points down. Based on the 180-degree rotation rule derived from the other diagonal, the triangle must point up.
Option C: While the triangle in Figure C correctly points up, the rectangle is positioned on the left side of the square. This breaks the simple and consistent alternating horizontal pattern (Left-Right-Left-Right).
Option D: The triangle in Figure D points down. The rotational symmetry pattern requires the triangle to point up.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Visual Reasoning and Pattern Recognition as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Pattern recognition is a foundational cognitive skill tested in general intelligence sections of nursing entrance exams.
This skill translates to clinical practice in recognizing patterns in patient symptoms, vital sign trends, and ECG readouts, which is crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.
What if? If the rectangle in the bottom-left square were on the right side, the positional pattern would be L-R-R. This would break the simple alternating pattern, suggesting a different rule (perhaps based on columns), which might still lead to B as the answer for the right-hand column.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the individual components of the pattern. In this case, it's an arc, a rectangle, and a triangle.
Analyze the pattern for each component separately. Look for rotation, reflection, progression, or alternation.
For the arc, notice it's completing a circle. This determines the arc's position in the missing square.
For the rectangle and triangle, test for relationships between adjacent and diagonal squares. Here, a 180-degree diagonal rotation is the key rule for orientation and triangle direction.
Use the established rules to eliminate incorrect options. The rotation rule narrows the choice to B and C.
When left with multiple options, look for a secondary, simpler pattern to make the final decision. The alternating horizontal position (Left-Right-Left-Right) is the deciding factor between B and C.

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