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GATE 2021 XH2 – Question 7

General Aptitude · Spatial Aptitude: Spatial Reasoning and Visualization · 2 marks · Multiple choice

The two-piece jigsaw must form a rectangle. The given piece may be matched by moving, rotating or flipping a candidate. Select the missing piece.

Diagram for GATE 2021 XH2 question 7
  1. Piece A
  2. Piece B
  3. Piece C
  4. Piece D

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Correct answer: (A) Piece A

Explanation

Compare the entire shared boundary, including both the positions and directions of the tab and notch, rather than just the outer silhouette. After the permitted reorientation, piece A supplies the complementary boundary and straight exterior edges. The other candidates leave a mismatched tab or notch, so A completes the rectangle.

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