We must count matchsticks needed for each figure; the design that requires more than 9 matchsticks cannot be made. Option 4 (a parallelogram divided by a diagonal line) typically requires more distinct line segments than 9 matchsticks can form in the exact configuration shown, making it impossible with the constraint.
CUET UG 2022 — General Test Logical Reasoning
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Different designs can be made by placing a maximum of nine matchsticks. Which of the following designs cannot be made at all ?
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Held on 24 Aug 2022 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
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- A
- B
- C
- D
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