Embedded figure meaning

Embedded figures are the figures hidden inside another figure. In other words, a figure (x) is said to be embedded inside figure (y), if figure (y) contains figure (x) in it. Embedded figure questions consist of unique figure which is hidden or embedded in one of the four option figures. In such questions, all the options look same and confusing. So candidates need to be careful while attempting such questions. Anyhow with practice we can master these embedded figures. We must basically understand the structure of the given question figure and then proceed to find the correct answer figure.

The question asked from the embedded figure are of the following types :-

(i) To find the answer figure in which the question figure is embedded.

(ii) To find the answer figure that can be formed from the figure of the question figure.

Important points :

1. First of all see and analyze the question figure in detail.

2. Observe the answer figures minutely and decide which answer figure contains the question figure.

3. Analyze the question figure in various possible directions i.e. the question figure may be rotated at any angle or in any direction and put in the answer figure.

By keeping these points in mind and close observation of the figures, you can find the figure in which the question figure is embedded.

Types of embedded figure questions 

There are many types of embedded figure questions. A few of them are explained below,

Type 1: Complex answer figure

A question figure (x) is given followed by four complex option figures in such a way that the question figure (x) is embedded in only one of the given four options. The candidate must identify the correct figure in which figure (x) is hidden.

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Type 2: Complex question figure

A complex question figure (x) is given followed by four option figures in such a way that only one of the option figures is embedded inside the given question figure. The candidate must identify the correct option figure which is hidden inside the question figure (x).

Example 1

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Example 2:

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