GATE CE 2026 Set 1 — Question 2

MCQ+1 / -0.33Medium2D & 3D PatternsSpatial AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

The figure below is supposed to show three non-overlapping shapes - one oval and two triangles. Which one of the following figures P, Q, R, or S fits the missing portion indicated by ‘?’ and completes the oval and the two triangles?

Correct answer (A) P [figure] Solution The problem requires identifying the missing piece '?' that completes one oval and two triangles without any overlaps. By examining the fragments in the main figure: 1. Oval Completion : The main figure shows the outer boundary of an oval. The missing piece must contain the central curved segments to connect these boundaries. 2. Triangle Completion : The main figure shows parts of two triangles. The missing piece must contain the vertices or segments that point towards the center to complete their geometry. Comparing the options: Figure P : Provides the exact geometric segments (curves for the oval and straight edges for the triangles) that align perfectly with the existing fragments to form three distinct, non-overlapping shapes. Figure Q : The triangular segments are oriented incorrectly. Figure R : The curvature for the oval is inverted. Figure S : The triangular segments do not align with the vertices shown in the main figure. Therefore, option (A) is the correct choice. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) P [figure] Solution The problem requires identifying the missing piece '?' that completes one oval and two triangles without any overlaps. By examining the fragments in the main figure: 1. Oval Completion : The main figure shows the outer boundary of an oval. The missing piece must contain the central curved segments to connect these boundaries. 2. Triangle Completion : The main figure shows parts of two triangles. The missing piece must contain the vertices or segments that point towards the center to complete their geometry. Comparing the options: Figure P : Provides the exact geometric segments (curves for the oval and straight edges for the triangles) that align perfectly with the existing fragments to form three distinct, non-overlapping shapes. Figure Q : The triangular segments are oriented incorrectly. Figure R : The curvature for the oval is inverted. Figure S : The triangular segments do not align with the vertices shown in the main figure. Therefore, option (A) is the correct choice.

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