In the following figure series, select the figure which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

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Correct answer: A
Explanation

Option A is the correct answer.
Number of lines (|) at the top:
1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → ?
Next term = 5
The small square at the bottom:
Alternating pattern (empty, filled, empty, filled)
Next term = Empty