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Figure Matrix — Questions and Answers

A Figure Matrix arranges shapes in a 3 × 3 grid where one cell is blank, and the rule operates consistently across rows or down columns. Establish the rule from the two complete rows before touching the options — the commonest patterns are a fixed rotation per column or an element count that changes by a constant.

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Figure Matrix— Concepts, Formulas & Shortcuts

  • Read the rule from the complete rows first, then apply it to the incomplete one.
  • Check rows AND columns; the rule may run either way.
  • Common rules: constant rotation per step, constant change in element count, or superimposition.
  • Superimposition rule: the third cell combines the first two, sometimes deleting common parts.
  • The rule must hold for every complete row and column, not just one.
  • If no transformation fits, count elements — the pattern is often purely numerical.

Figure Matrix Practice Questions with Answers

Attempt each question first, then open the explanation. All 8 questions below are free to read and require no signup.

  1. Q1.In a 3 × 3 figure matrix, the governing rule usually applies:

    Easy
    • AOnly to the first row
    • BAcross rows and down columns
    • CRandomly
    • DOnly diagonally
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    Answer: B. Across rows and down columns

    Explanation: A well-formed matrix has a rule consistent both horizontally and vertically.

    Figure Matrix question 1 of 8

  2. Q2.If each cell in a row adds one dot and the first has 2 dots, the third has:

    Easy
    • A3
    • B4
    • C5
    • D6
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    Answer: B. 4

    Explanation: 2, then 3, then 4 dots across the row.

    Figure Matrix question 2 of 8

  3. Q3.If a figure rotates 90° clockwise per column, the third column shows a rotation from the first of:

    Moderate
    • A90°
    • B180°
    • C270°
    • D360°
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    Answer: B. 180°

    Explanation: Two steps of 90° give a total rotation of 180°.

    Figure Matrix question 3 of 8

  4. Q4.Under the superimposition rule, the third figure in a row is formed by:

    Moderate
    • ARotating the first
    • BOverlaying the first two
    • CDeleting the second
    • DReflecting the first
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    Answer: B. Overlaying the first two

    Explanation: The first two figures are combined, often with common elements cancelling.

    Figure Matrix question 4 of 8

  5. Q5.If element counts in a row run 3, 6 and then the missing cell, and the rule is doubling, the missing figure has:

    Moderate
    • A9
    • B12
    • C18
    • D24
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    Answer: B. 12

    Explanation: Doubling gives 3, 6, 12.

    Figure Matrix question 5 of 8

  6. Q6.A rule that fits the first row but not the second is:

    Easy
    • AStill correct
    • BThe wrong rule
    • CPartially correct
    • DCorrect for columns
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    Answer: B. The wrong rule

    Explanation: The governing rule must hold for every complete row and column.

    Figure Matrix question 6 of 8

  7. Q7.If shading alternates across each row starting shaded, the third cell is:

    Easy
    • AShaded
    • BUnshaded
    • CHalf shaded
    • DCannot be determined
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    Answer: A. Shaded

    Explanation: Alternating from shaded gives shaded, unshaded, shaded.

    Figure Matrix question 7 of 8

  8. Q8.When no transformation rule seems to fit a matrix, you should next check:

    Moderate
    • AThe option labels
    • BThe count of elements in each cell
    • CThe page number
    • DThe size of the grid
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    Answer: B. The count of elements in each cell

    Explanation: Many matrices use a purely numerical progression rather than a geometric transformation.

    Figure Matrix question 8 of 8

Figure Matrix — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the rule in a figure matrix?+

Use the rows that are complete. Compare the first and second cells, then the second and third, and identify the consistent change. Confirm the same change holds in the other complete row before applying it.

What is the superimposition rule?+

The third figure in a row is formed by overlaying the first two, often with the shared elements cancelling out. It is one of the most frequent matrix rules in Indian exams.

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