GATE 2026 ES – Question 2

General Aptitude · Spatial Aptitude: Spatial Reasoning and Visualization · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which tile continues the sequence shown? The graphical options A–D are included below the sequence.

Four dots at the corners of a square.
Six dots in two columns of three.
Eight dots on the perimeter of a 3×3 array.
Nine dots in a full 3×3 array.

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Correct answer: (C) Eight dots on the perimeter of a 3×3 array.

Explanation

Count the dots in the successive tiles:0,1,1,2,3,5. Each count after the first two is the sum of its two predecessors. The next count is 3+5=8. Among the drawings, option C has eight dots;its center is empty. Therefore **C**.

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