Select the figure that will come next in the following series.

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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e.
.
The sequence of figures:

In the first figure, there is a circle.
In the second figure, there is a three-sided figure inside it.
In the third figure, there is a three-sided figure.
In the fourth figure, there is a four-sided figure inside it.
In the fifth figure, there is a four-sided figure.
So, in the next figure in the series, there should be a five-sided figure inside it.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.