GATE CE 2024 Set 2 — Question 9

MCQ+2 / -0.67Medium2D & 3D PatternsSpatial AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Spatial Aptitude → 2D & 3D Patterns

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Five cubes of identical size and another smaller cube are assembled as shown in Figure A. If viewed from direction X, the planar image of the assembly appears as Figure B. 📷 Figure: Figure A showing assembly of cubes and Figure B showing view from X If viewed from direction Y, the planar image of the assembly (Figure A) will appear as

Correct answer (A) [figure] Solution To find the view from direction Y: 1. Identify the columns visible from that side. 2. The left column consists of a stack of 2 large cubes. 3. The right column consists of 1 large cube at the base with the small cube placed on top of it. 4. Projecting this into a 2D plane, we see a rectangle of height 2 units on the left and a rectangle of height 1 unit with a smaller square on top on the right. This matches the diagram in option (A). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) [figure] Solution To find the view from direction Y: 1. Identify the columns visible from that side. 2. The left column consists of a stack of 2 large cubes. 3. The right column consists of 1 large cube at the base with the small cube placed on top of it. 4. Projecting this into a 2D plane, we see a rectangle of height 2 units on the left and a rectangle of height 1 unit with a smaller square on top on the right. This matches the diagram in option (A).

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