Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be continued?

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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e.
.
From figure 1 to 2 and figure 3 to 4:
Bottom-middle, top-left and top-right elements are shifting their position in a clockwise direction and top-middle and middle elements interchage their position.
From figure 2 to 3 and figure 4 to 5:
Top-left, top-middle, top-right and middle elements are shifting their position in an anclockwise direction and bottom-middle element is replaced by a new element.
