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Paper Folding, Cutting and Embedded Figures Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions – Level 3

Level 3 non-verbal reasoning practice on multi-fold punched paper, figures hidden inside complex designs and filling a figure's missing part, with a worked solution for every question.

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Questions
50
Duration
60 min
Marks
50

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Attempts
100
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About this test

Paper Folding, Cutting and Embedded Figures Level 3 Reasoning Practice

This Level 3 practice set is for reasoning aspirants who know the basics of non-verbal reasoning and want harder work on paper folding and punching, embedded figures and pattern completion. This Level 3 set covers paper folding and punching, embedded figures, and pattern completion. Aptitude360 gives a worked solution for every question so you can trace each fold and each hidden outline.

Topics covered in this paper folding and embedded figures set

  • Square sheets folded along dotted lines in a given order, punched, and then unfolded to find the hole pattern
  • Tracking how a single punch carries through every folded layer
  • Finding a given option figure hidden inside a larger, complex figure, following the rotation rule stated in the question
  • Choosing the option that fills the missing part of a given figure

Key concepts to revise for multi-fold paper punching

  • Each fold line acts as a mirror, so unfolding reflects every hole across that line
  • Unfold in the reverse order of folding, one step at a time
  • When rotation is not allowed, the hidden figure must appear with the same size and orientation as the option
  • In pattern completion, symmetry is one possible clue, along with the continuation of lines, shading and repeated elements

Revision tips for multi-fold and hidden figure practice

  • Sketch the unfolding on rough paper, reflecting holes across the last fold first
  • Count the layers under the punch before checking the options
  • For embedded figures, start from the most distinctive corner or angle of the option and trace outwards
  • For a missing part, check that every line and shaded region meets the surrounding figure at its edges

Who this Level 3 set suits

Aspirants preparing for the reasoning sections of competitive exams who are comfortable with basic figure-based questions and want more demanding practice before full mocks.

FAQs about Paper Folding, Cutting and Embedded Figures Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions – Level 3

How to solve paper folding and cutting in reasoning?
Unfold the paper in the reverse order of folding and reflect every punched hole across each fold line. A single punch makes a hole in every layer it passes through.
What are embedded figures in reasoning?
An embedded figure is a simple shape hidden inside a larger, complex figure. The hidden shape must match the option exactly in size and shape.
Is rotation allowed for embedded figures?
It depends on the instruction given, so always read it first. If rotation is not allowed, the figure must appear in the same orientation as the option.
How do you find the missing part of a figure in pattern completion?
Study the complete parts of the design and see how lines, shading and repeated elements run into the gap. Symmetry can be a useful clue, and the correct option joins the surrounding figure without any break.

Test structure

How the paper is split, and how long each part runs. A section you have finished cannot be returned to.

SectionQuestionsTime
Paper Folding, Cutting and Embedded Figures Level 35060 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

What you get when you submit

The analysis is ready the moment you submit the paper.

Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

Section by section

The same figures for each section, so a weak one cannot hide in an average.

The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

Your score against the spread of everyone else who has sat this test.

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