GATE CE 2026 Set 2 — Question 10

MCQ+2 / -0.67Easy2D & 3D PatternsSpatial AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

Which one of the following patterns labelled P, Q, R, and S is used to generate the following figure? 📷 Figure: pattern P 📷 Figure: pattern Q 📷 Figure: pattern R 📷 Figure: pattern S

Correct answer (B) Q Solution To determine which pattern (P, Q, R, or S) generates the main figure, we need to identify the fundamental repeating unit (tile) of the tessellation. 1. Analyze the main figure : The figure is composed of interlocking 'H' or 'I' shaped blocks arranged in a regular grid. Notice the orientation and the way they shift in adjacent rows. 2. Examine the patterns : Pattern P : Shows a specific 2x2 arrangement, but the relative positions of the blocks do not match the continuous tiling of the main figure when repeated. Pattern Q : Shows a 2x2 arrangement where the blocks are positioned such that repeating this entire block horizontally and vertically perfectly reconstructs the main figure's interlocking structure. Pattern R and S : These show different orientations or arrangements that do not align with the specific shift seen in the main figure. 3. Conclusion : Pattern Q is the correct fundamental unit that generates the larger figure through simple translation. Therefore, option (B) is correct. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) Q Solution To determine which pattern (P, Q, R, or S) generates the main figure, we need to identify the fundamental repeating unit (tile) of the tessellation. 1. Analyze the main figure : The figure is composed of interlocking 'H' or 'I' shaped blocks arranged in a regular grid. Notice the orientation and the way they shift in adjacent rows. 2. Examine the patterns : Pattern P : Shows a specific 2x2 arrangement, but the relative positions of the blocks do not match the continuous tiling of the main figure when repeated. Pattern Q : Shows a 2x2 arrangement where the blocks are positioned such that repeating this entire block horizontally and vertically perfectly reconstructs the main figure's interlocking structure. Pattern R and S : These show different orientations or arrangements that do not align with the specific shift seen in the main figure. 3. Conclusion : Pattern Q is the correct fundamental unit that generates the larger figure through simple translation. Therefore, option (B) is correct.

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