Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1

From Figure 1 to 2: The figures are moving as shown below. The middle shape rotates downward and changes its shape.

From Figure 2 to 3: The figures are moving as shown below. The middle shape rotates downward and changes its shape.

From Figure 3 to 4: The figures are moving as shown below. The middle shape rotates downward and changes its shape.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.