QUESTION

CSAT

Medium

Reasoning

Prelims 2014

Consider the following figures:

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Change in positions of beads in the figures above follows a sequence. Follows the same sequence, which of the figures look should appear as the fifth figure above?

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Explanation

The given sequence follows a specific cyclic pattern for the movement of beads in four different directions: Left (L), Right (R), Top (T), and Bottom (B). Each bead follows a set order of movement across the figures.

Observing the pattern for each bead: Top-left bead: Moves in the sequence L → R → B → T across the figures. Bottom-left bead: Moves in the sequence R → L → T → B, which is a mirror image of the top-left bead’s movement. Top-right bead: Moves in the sequence T → B → R → L, which is the exact reverse of the top-left bead’s pattern. Bottom-right bead: Moves in the sequence B → T → L → R, which is a mirror image of the top-right bead’s movement.

By repeating this cycle for each bead, we can predict the next position in the sequence. Following this logical pattern, the correct answer can be determined.

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