The correct answer is Option (1) →

Key observation
In each row:
- Column 1 = Base figure
- Column 2 = Base figure + an extra element
- Column 3 = Only the extra element (base figure removed)
Check Row 1
- Col 1: Square
- Col 2: Square + diagonal line + small circle
- Col 3: Diagonal line + small circle
Check Row 2
- Col 1: Triangle with a vertical line
- Col 2: Triangle with vertical + horizontal line
- Col 3: Horizontal line
Apply to Row 3
- Col 2: Big circle containing a rectangle with a small circle
- Col 3: Rectangle with a small circle
So, the extra element is rectangle + small circle.
Therefore, Column 1 must be the base figure only, i.e.: A simple circle |