Concept:
This is a
visual reasoning (figure series) problem involving:
- Nested geometric shapes (square, triangle, diamond)
- Alternating inner figures
- Cyclic transformation of central shapes
Step 1: Observe the outer structure.
All figures contain:
- A square boundary
- Inner nested shapes (diamond/triangle layers)
Step 2: Track the central shape.
The innermost symbol follows a pattern:
- Triangle $\rightarrow$ Diamond $\rightarrow$ Triangle $\rightarrow$ Diamond $\rightarrow$ Triangle
So the next should be
Diamond
Step 3: Observe layering pattern.
- Shapes expand and contract in alternating fashion
- Orientation of diamond/triangle also alternates
Step 4: Predict next figure.
Next figure should:
- Have
diamond at center
- Maintain correct nesting order
Step 5: Option analysis.
- (A) Correct: diamond at center with proper nesting \checkmark
- (B) Incorrect: structure mismatch $\times$
- (C) Incorrect: wrong arrangement of layers $\times$
- (D) Incorrect: triangle appears instead of required diamond $\times$
- (E) Incorrect: breaks alternating pattern $\times$
Conclusion:
Thus, the correct answer is
Option (A).