CUET PG 2022 — Reasoning PYQ

1. Rotation Logic:

   Observe the orientation of the central "stem" and the two leaves. In each step, the entire figure rotates 90 degrees clockwise.

   • Box 1: Stem points down-left.

   • Box 2: Stem points up-left (rotated $90^{\circ }$).

   • Box 3 (Missing): The figure must rotate another $90^{\circ }$ clockwise. The stem should point up-right.

   • Box 4: Stem points down-right (final $90^{\circ }$ rotation).

2. Shading Logic:

   One leaf is shaded (black) while the other is an outline. The shaded leaf consistently follows the rotation of the structure.

Mathematical Representation of Rotation

If the position of the stem is represented by an angle $\theta$, the transformation from one box to the next is:

For the missing figure (Box 3):

Final Answer

The missing pattern in the series is the figure from Box 2 rotated 90 degrees clockwise. In this position:

• The unshaded leaf will be pointing upwards.

• The shaded leaf will be pointing rightwards.

• The curved stem will be pointing downwards/leftwards relative to the center of the leaves.

Redrawn Figure Description:

Imagine the letter "Y" rotated so that the tail points towards the top-right corner, with the right arm of the "Y" shaded black.