Abstract Reasoning

In abstract‑reasoning sequences the governing rule is usually derived from attributes such as shape, orientation, count, spatial relationships and positional changes, not from a single visual cue, making answer B the comprehensive choice. Choosing colour only (option A) is a trap because many series use identical hues while varying other dimensions; relying solely on colour ignores the critical pattern and leads to the wrong answer.

A 90° clockwise rotation applied each step accumulates, so after four steps the total turn is 4 × 90° = 360°, which brings the figure back to its starting orientation, thus D is correct. Choosing 270° (option C) reflects only three rotations; the fourth rotation adds another 90°, so the cumulative angle is not 270° and the answer is incorrect.

In abstract‑reasoning sequences the governing rule is usually derived from attributes such as shape, orientation, count, spatial relationships and positional changes, not from a single visual cue, making answer B the... A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.

• !Choosing colour only (option A) is a trap because many series use identical hues while varying other dimensions; relying solely on colour ignores the critical pattern and leads to the wrong answer.
• !Choosing 270° (option C) reflects only three rotations; the fourth rotation adds another 90°, so the cumulative angle is not 270° and the answer is incorrect.
• !Option A is incorrect because working too slowly prevents you from attempting all questions, while Option C wastes valuable points by guessing prematurely without trying.

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