{"id":4138,"date":"2025-06-06T13:23:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diznr.com\/?p=4138"},"modified":"2025-06-06T13:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:23:36","slug":"non-verbal-reasoning-figure-matrix-concept-of-2-2-matrix-and-3-matrix-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/pdf\/non-verbal-reasoning-figure-matrix-concept-of-2-2-matrix-and-3-matrix-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Non Verbal Reasoning &#8211; Figure matrix &#8211; Concept of 2 2 matrix and 3 3 matrix."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Non Verbal Reasoning &#8211; Figure matrix &#8211; Concept of 2 2 matrix and 3 3 matrix.<\/p>\n<p>[fvplayer id=&#8221;623&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2333c446-e2ca-4995-8361-8a3edd308ed5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"74\">\u00a0Non-Verbal Reasoning \u2013 Figure Matrix (2\u00d72 &amp; 3\u00d73 Matrix Concept)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"224\"><strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"95\">Figure Matrix<\/strong> is an important topic in <strong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"145\">Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/strong> commonly found in <strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"221\">SSC, UPSC, GATE, Banking, and other competitive exams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"270\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"268\">\u00a01. What is a Figure Matrix?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"410\">A <strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"290\">figure matrix<\/strong> is a set of images arranged in a <strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"343\">2\u00d72 or 3\u00d73 grid<\/strong> where you must find the missing figure by identifying a pattern.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"590\">\n<li data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"528\">The <strong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"461\">rows and columns follow a specific rule<\/strong> (rotation, size change, mirror image, number of elements, etc.).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"590\">The missing figure must <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"587\">complete the logical pattern<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"636\"><strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"634\">\u00a02. Types of Figure Matrices<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"669\"><strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"667\">(A) 2\u00d72 Figure Matrix<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"688\"><strong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"686\">Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ A \u2192 B ]<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ C \u2192 ? ]<\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"900\">\u00a0The pattern follows <strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"811\">A is related to B in the same way C is related to the missing figure<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\" \/>\u00a0Identify the <strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"839\">logic<\/strong> (e.g., rotation, reflection, shape change, shading, etc.).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"938\"><strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"936\">(B) 3\u00d73 Figure Matrix<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"957\"><strong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"955\">Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ A  B  C ]<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ D  E  F ]<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ G  H  ? ]<\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1144\">\u00a0Here, each row and column follows a <strong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1072\">specific transformation rule<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\" \/>\u00a0The missing figure (?) should follow the same pattern as others.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1200\"><strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1198\">\u00a03. Common Patterns in Figure Matrices<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1626\"><strong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1219\">Rotation:<\/strong> Figures rotate by <strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1245\">90\u00b0<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1255\">180\u00b0<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1268\">270\u00b0<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\" \/><strong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1291\">Reflection:<\/strong> Mirror image or water reflection is used.<br data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\" \/><strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1356\">Size Change:<\/strong> The shape may increase or decrease in size.<br data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\" \/><strong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1440\">Addition\/Removal of Elements:<\/strong> New elements are added or removed.<br data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\" \/><strong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1502\">Shading Pattern:<\/strong> Figures may get shaded in a systematic way.<br data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\" \/><strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1585\">Mathematical Shape Patterns:<\/strong> Each shape follows an arithmetic rule.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1691\"><strong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1689\">\u00a04. Solving Strategy for Figure Matrix Problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1706\">Step 1:<\/strong> Look at the given figures and identify patterns.<br data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\" \/><strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1771\">Step 2:<\/strong> Compare <strong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1808\">row-wise and column-wise<\/strong> to find relationships.<br data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1834\" \/><strong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1847\">Step 3:<\/strong> Check for <strong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1911\">rotation, reflection, symmetry, or transformation<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\" \/><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1928\">Step 4:<\/strong> Apply the same pattern to find the missing figure.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2032\"><strong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2030\">\u00a05. Example Questions &amp; Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2072\"><strong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2070\">Example 1: 2\u00d72 Figure Matrix<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ \ud83d\udd3a \u2192 \ud83d\udd3b ]<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ \u26ab \u2192 ?  ]<\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2283\"><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2134\">Solution:<\/strong> The triangle <strong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2169\">flips upside-down<\/strong> (\ud83d\udd3a \u2192 \ud83d\udd3b), so the circle should also <strong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2215\">flip<\/strong>. Since a circle is symmetric, the missing figure is <strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2273\">\u26ab<\/strong> itself.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2328\"><strong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2326\">Example 2: 3\u00d73 Figure Matrix<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"sticky top-9\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 flex h-9 items-center pr-2\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center rounded bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary px-2 font-sans text-xs text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ \u25fb  \u25fc  \u25fb ]<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ \u25fc  \u25fb  \u25fc ]<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-attr\">[ \u25fb  ?  \u25fb ]<\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2542\"><strong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2405\">Solution:<\/strong> The pattern alternates between <strong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2472\">white (\u25fb) and black (\u25fc) squares<\/strong>. The missing figure must be <strong data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2514\">black (\u25fc)<\/strong> to maintain the sequence.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2593\"><strong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2591\">\u00a0Final Tips for Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2948\"><strong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2627\">Practice different patterns<\/strong> \u2013 Solve at least <strong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2675\">50 figure matrix questions<\/strong> before your exam.<br data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2696\" \/><strong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2731\">Identify transformation types<\/strong> \u2013 Rotation, reflection, shading, etc.<br data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2772\" \/><strong data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2805\">Eliminate incorrect options<\/strong> \u2013 Use logic to remove wrong choices.<br data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2845\" \/><strong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2888\">Practice with previous year questions<\/strong> \u2013 SSC, UPSC, and Bank exams often repeat question styles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3051\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Would you like <strong data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2992\">practice questions<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3045\">step-by-step explanations for tricky problems<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3051\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/non-verbal-reasoning.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non Verbal Reasoning &#8211; Figure matrix &#8211; Concept of 2 2 matrix and 3 3 matrix.<\/a><\/h3>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-52\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b869690b-66ea-490f-b614-e9f87d786fe5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"124\">Here\u2019s a clear explanation of <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"70\">Non-Verbal Reasoning \u2013 Figure Matrix<\/strong>, especially focusing on <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"102\">2\u00d72<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"114\">3\u00d73<\/strong> matrices:<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"129\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"197\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"197\">Non-Verbal Reasoning: Figure Matrix (2\u00d72 and 3\u00d73 Matrix)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"393\">Figure matrices are reasoning puzzles where figures are arranged in a matrix\/grid. You need to identify the <strong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"327\">pattern or logic<\/strong> that governs the rows or columns and find the <strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"392\">missing figure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"438\">\ud83d\udcd0 <strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"438\">1. What is a Figure Matrix?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"586\">A <strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"459\">Figure Matrix<\/strong> is a visual arrangement of <strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"516\">figures (shapes\/patterns)<\/strong> in the form of a <strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"541\">2\u00d72<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"552\">3\u00d73<\/strong> grid where one figure is missing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"746\">Your task is to identify the <strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"635\">missing figure<\/strong> based on the <strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"665\">relationship<\/strong> between rows and columns \u2014 similar to how numbers behave in arithmetic matrices.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"796\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"796\">2\u00d72 Matrix \u2013 Concept and Example<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"816\">\ud83d\udcca Structure:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-token-text-secondary px-4 py-2 text-xs font-sans justify-between h-9 bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary select-none rounded-t-[5px]\">less<\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky top-9\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 bottom-0 flex h-9 items-center pe-2\">\n<div class=\"bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary flex items-center rounded-sm px-2 font-sans text-xs\"><button class=\"flex gap-1 items-center select-none px-4 py-1\" aria-label=\"Copy\">Copy<\/button><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-1 px-4 py-1 select-none\">Edit<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"whitespace-pre!\">| <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">A<\/span> | <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">B<\/span> |<br \/>\n| <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">C<\/span> | ? |<br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"931\">Here, A is related to B in the same way that C is related to the missing figure (?).<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"957\">\ud83d\udd0d Common Patterns:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1202\">\n<li data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1009\">\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1009\"><strong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"972\">Rotation<\/strong>: Shapes rotate from one to the next.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1081\">\n<p data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1081\"><strong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1031\">Number of Sides<\/strong>: A triangle becomes a square \u2192 increase in sides.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1153\">\n<p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1153\"><strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1100\">Shading\/Fill<\/strong>: A black shape becomes white \u2192 alternating patterns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1202\">\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1202\"><strong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1180\">Addition\/Subtraction<\/strong> of elements or lines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1207\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1239\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1239\">Example (2\u00d72 Matrix)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-token-text-secondary px-4 py-2 text-xs font-sans justify-between h-9 bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary select-none rounded-t-[5px]\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky top-9\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 bottom-0 flex h-9 items-center pe-2\">\n<div class=\"bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary flex items-center rounded-sm px-2 font-sans text-xs\"><button class=\"flex gap-1 items-center select-none px-4 py-1\" aria-label=\"Copy\">Copy<\/button><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-1 px-4 py-1 select-none\">Edit<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"whitespace-pre!\">| \u25cf | \u25b2 |<br \/>\n| \u25a0 | ? |<br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1400\"><strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1280\">Logic:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\" \/>Top row: <strong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1313\">Circle \u2192 Triangle<\/strong> (0 sides \u2192 3 sides)<br data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\" \/>Bottom row: <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1362\">Square \u2192 ?<\/strong> (4 sides \u2192 likely 5 sides \u2192 Pentagon)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1422\"><strong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1412\">Answer<\/strong>: Pentagon<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1427\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1472\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1472\">3\u00d73 Matrix \u2013 Concept and Example<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1492\">\ud83d\udcca Structure:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-md border-[0.5px] border-token-border-medium relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-token-text-secondary px-4 py-2 text-xs font-sans justify-between h-9 bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary select-none rounded-t-[5px]\">mathematica<\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky top-9\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 bottom-0 flex h-9 items-center pe-2\">\n<div class=\"bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary flex items-center rounded-sm px-2 font-sans text-xs\"><button class=\"flex gap-1 items-center select-none px-4 py-1\" aria-label=\"Copy\">Copy<\/button><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-1 px-4 py-1 select-none\">Edit<\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\"><code class=\"whitespace-pre!\"><span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-variable\">A<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-variable\">B<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-built_in\">C<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-built_in\">D<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-built_in\">E<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-variable\">F<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-variable\">G<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-variable\">H<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">?<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-operator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1588\">In a <strong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1563\">3\u00d73 matrix<\/strong>, the pattern may follow:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<li data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1640\">\n<p data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1640\"><strong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1604\">Row-wise<\/strong> logic: A \u2192 B \u2192 C, D \u2192 E \u2192 F, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1658\">Column-wise<\/strong> logic: A \u2192 D \u2192 G, B \u2192 E \u2192 H, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1796\">You may also find logic <strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1732\">diagonally<\/strong>, or with <strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1790\">progressive rotation, mirroring, shape count<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1833\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1833\">Example (3\u00d73 Matrix)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1876\">Let\u2019s say the matrix has a pattern where:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2066\">\n<li data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1954\">\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1954\">Each row has figures that are <strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1930\">rotated versions<\/strong> of the same base shape.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1987\">\n<p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1987\">Row 1: Rotates 90\u00b0, 180\u00b0, 270\u00b0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2015\">\n<p data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2015\">Row 2: Mirror reflections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2066\">\n<p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2066\">Row 3: Apply same logic \u2014 find the third figure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2144\"><strong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2080\">Strategy<\/strong>: Find consistent <strong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2117\">transformations<\/strong> across each row or column.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2149\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2192\">\ud83d\udca1 Common Patterns in Figure Matrices<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2833\">\n<thead data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2273\">\n<tr data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2273\">\n<th data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2222\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pattern Type<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2273\" data-col-size=\"md\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2833\">\n<tr data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2433\">\n<td data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2382\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2368\">Rotation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2433\" data-col-size=\"md\">Each figure rotates by a fixed angle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2513\">\n<td data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2462\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2458\">Flipping\/Mirroring<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2513\" data-col-size=\"md\">Shapes are mirrored horizontally or vertically<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2593\">\n<td data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2542\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2534\">Shape Addition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2593\" data-col-size=\"md\">New elements are added step-by-step<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2673\">\n<td data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2622\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2617\">Shape Subtraction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2673\" data-col-size=\"md\">Elements are removed across the matrix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2753\">\n<td data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2702\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2693\">Shading\/Color<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2753\">Alternating shaded\/white patterns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2833\">\n<td data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2782\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2777\">Counting Elements<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2833\">Dots, lines, corners increase or decrease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2838\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2868\">\ud83c\udfaf Tips to Solve Quickly<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"3120\">\n<li data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2910\">\n<p data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2910\"><strong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2910\">Analyze rows &amp; columns separately<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2950\">\n<p data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2950\"><strong data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2950\">Count shapes, sides, lines, dots<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2990\">\n<p data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2990\"><strong data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2990\">Check for rotation or reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3040\">\n<p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3040\"><strong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3040\">Look for symmetry or consistent operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3120\">\n<p data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3120\"><strong data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3120\">Don\u2019t overcomplicate \u2013 patterns are visual and logical, not mathematical<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3125\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3150\">\ud83d\udcda Practice Sources<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3329\">\n<li data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3220\">\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3220\"><strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3220\">R.S. Aggarwal \u2013 Non-Verbal Reasoning (Chapters: Figure Matrix)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3259\">\n<p data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3259\"><strong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3259\">Arihant\u2019s \u201cNon-Verbal Reasoning\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3329\">\n<p data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3329\">SSC, Bank PO, Railways, NDA, CDS, and other aptitude practice books<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3334\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3351\">Would you like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3476\">\n<li data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3390\">\n<p data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3390\">\ud83d\udcd8 Practice worksheets with answers?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3429\">\n<p data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3429\">\ud83c\udfa5 Visual examples and explanations?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3476\">\n<p data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3476\">\ud83e\udde9 Daily figure matrix puzzles for practice?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3526\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Let me know how you&#8217;d like to continue learning!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3526\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gehpress.com\/upsc\/reasoning\/non-verbal\/SET%207%20ENGLISH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non Verbal Reasoning &#8211; Figure matrix &#8211; Concept of 2 2 matrix and 3 3 matrix.<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Non Verbal Reasoning &#8211; Figure matrix &#8211; Concept of 2 2 matrix and 3 3 matrix. 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