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GATE 2025 MA – Question 9

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

The square paper is folded along dotted lines as in I–III, then cut as in IV. Which pattern results on unfolding?

Diagram for GATE 2025 MA question 9
  1. Option A in the figure
  2. Option B in the figure
  3. Option C in the figure
  4. Option D in the figure

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Correct answer: (A) Option A in the figure

Explanation

Undo the second fold by reflection across its fold line, then undo the first diagonal fold. The paired corner cuts create axis-aligned square holes, the other cut creates the paired L-shaped holes, and edge cuts reflect to outward-pointing triangular notches at all four side centers. Only **A** has all these positions and orientations; B rotates the square holes, C reverses notches, and D puts a hole centrally.

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