In the following question, there is a specific relationship between the first two figures. Establish a similar relationship between the third and fourth figures by selecting a suitable figure from the given Answer Figures to replace the question mark (?).
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Pattern / Logic:
• Number of Central Symbols: In the first pair, the number of '+' symbols decreases by 1 (from 2 symbols in the 1st figure to 1 symbol in the 2nd figure). Following the same pattern, the number of circles in the second pair must decrease by 1, going from 4 circles in the 3rd figure to 3 circles in the 4th figure.
• Arrow Positions / Directions: The arrow configuration in the 3rd figure is identical to that in the 1st figure. Therefore, the 4th figure must replicate the exact arrow configuration seen in the 2nd figure.
Among the given answer figures, Figure (2) satisfies both conditions.
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) 2.