GATE EC 2026 Set 1 — Question 3
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The figure below has exactly three intersecting line segments with a rectangular portion missing. Which one of the following options P, Q, R, and S is the missing portion ?
Correct answer
(D) S
Solution
By observing the line segments entering the missing rectangular portion in the main figure:
1.A segment enters at the top-left corner () and is angled towards the bottom-right.
2.A segment enters at the top-right corner () and is angled towards the bottom-left.
3.A segment enters at the middle of the left edge () and is horizontal.
4.A segment enters at the middle of the right edge () and is horizontal.
5.A segment enters at the bottom-left corner () and is angled towards the top-right.
6.A segment enters at the bottom-right corner () and is angled towards the top-left.
To form three straight line segments, we must connect:- The top-left corner to the bottom-right corner.
- The top-right corner to the bottom-left corner.
- The middle-left edge to the middle-right edge.
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