Cubes and Dice - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveThe sheet of paper shown in the figure (X) given on the left hand side, in each problem, is folded to form a box. Choose from amongst the alternatives (1), (2), (3) and (4), the boxes that are similar to the box that will be formed.
Q1:

Choose the box that is similar to the box formed from the given sheet of paper (X).

A 2 and 3 only

B 1, 3 and 4 only

C 2 and 4 only

D 1 and 4 only

ANS:B - 1, 3 and 4 only

The fig. (X) is similar to the Form V. So, when the sheet in fig. (X) is folded to form a cube, then the face bearing a dot lies opposite to one of the shaded faces. Therefore, the cube shown in fig. (2) which has both the shaded faces adjacent to the face bearing the dot, cannot be formed. Hence, the cubes shown in figures (1), (2) and (4) can be formed.