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Paper Folding at a glance

Paper Folding revision for SSC MTS: understand the relation, apply the correct logical method, avoid assumptions and practise under time.

Concept

Core idea

Paper Folding questions ask where cuts or holes appear after a folded sheet is opened. Every unfold mirrors the marks across the corresponding fold line.

SSC MTS focus: Identify the relation or positional rule first, then solve with the shortest valid reasoning path and verify the final option.

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Paper Folding revision: rule → diagram/relation → option check → timed practice → error review.

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Formula / key facts

Each unfold doubles the reflected pattern across that fold unless a mark lies exactly on the fold line.

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Tricks / shortcuts

Unfold in reverse order of folding. Handle one fold at a time instead of imagining the fully opened sheet immediately.

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Unfold in reverse order of folding. Handle one fold at a time instead of imagining the fully opened sheet immediately.

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  • Translate the wording into a small diagram, relation or rule.
  • Use only information stated or logically forced by the question.
  • Eliminate options only after the core relation is clear.
Mistakes

Common traps to avoid

  • Adding assumptions that are not given.
  • Reversing left/right, rank direction or relationship direction.
  • Choosing a familiar-looking option before testing the rule.
Solved Example

Step-by-step example

Practice example: For Paper Folding, choose the pair with the same relation as Book : Reading.

Solution: A book is used for reading, and a pen is used for writing.

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  1. For Paper Folding, choose the pair with the same relation as Book : Reading.
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Shortcut before you solve

Paper Folding questions are easiest when folds are reversed in the opposite order.

Featured shortcut

Reverse the folds one by one and mirror every cut or hole across each fold line.

Exam-use rule

Every fold line acts as a symmetry axis when the paper is unfolded.

Use this in 3 seconds

Unfold the most recent fold first.

Faster solving steps

Use this 4-step method before solving to keep your thinking fast and repeatable.

Step 1 Identify relation

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Step 2 Apply same pattern

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Step 3 Eliminate wrong options

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Step 4 Confirm final answer

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Use the shortcut above before solving these questions

Reverse the folds one by one and mirror every cut or hole across each fold line.

Tip: Each unfolding duplicates features symmetrically across the relevant fold.
Real exam shortcut before you solve

If a folded paper is punched once and then unfolded across one fold, how many symmetric holes can appear?

Step 1

One punch exists in the folded state.

Step 2

Unfolding across one fold mirrors it to create two positions.

Rule

Every fold line acts as a symmetry axis when the paper is unfolded.

3-second trick

Unfold the most recent fold first.

Trap to avoid

Do not rotate the punch position while unfolding.

Correct answer

Two symmetric holes

Worked example

If a folded paper is punched once and then unfolded across one fold, how many symmetric holes can appear?

Thinking path
  • The punch is applied to folded layers.
  • Unfolding creates a reflected location.
  • The fold line determines symmetry.

Final answer: Two symmetric holes

Why this is fast: Reverse-order unfolding prevents spatial confusion.

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For Paper Folding, choose the pair with the same relation as Book : Reading.

Concept type: Fold, punch and unfold symmetry Shortcut used: Reverse the folds one by one and mirror every cut or hole across each fold line. Quick hint: Each unfolding duplicates features symmetrically across the relevant fold.
Quick idea: A book is used for reading, and a pen is used for writing.
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How should I revise Paper Folding for SSC MTS?

Review the core pattern, solve one worked example and then attempt a short timed drill.

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