Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 
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1. A new character is added alternately at the top and bottom with each step.
2. In odd steps, the pattern moves clockwise in the upper half, and in even steps, it moves anticlockwise in the lower half.
3. In the upcoming step, a new character will be added at the top. Meanwhile, the characters in the lower half will shift positions by moving anticlockwise.