Concept:
This is a
circular pattern reasoning problem involving:
- Rotation of sectors inside a circle
- Fixed symbols (heart, star, plus, shaded region)
- Cyclic shifting of positions
Step 1: Observe the structure.
Each figure is divided into
four sectors containing:
- A heart symbol
- A star symbol
- A plus symbol
- A shaded region
Step 2: Identify the pattern.
From one figure to the next:
- All elements rotate
clockwise
- Each symbol shifts to the next sector position
- The shaded region also follows the same rotation
Step 3: Track one element.
For example:
- The heart moves one step clockwise in each figure
- The same applies to star, plus, and shaded part
Step 4: Predict the next figure.
Applying one more clockwise rotation:
- All symbols move to their next positions
Step 5: Match with options.
Only
Option D correctly represents this rotation.
Conclusion:
Thus, the correct answer is
Option (D).