Identify the correct figure from the options for the question mark (?) shown below to continue the series.

The correct answer is (C) Option (C).

• Logical Principle: The series follows a sequential rotation and pattern-addition logic. Each step involves rotating the internal components by 45 degrees or 90 degrees and adding a new geometric element to the figure structure in a clockwise or counter-clockwise pattern.
• Step-by-Step Deduction: By analyzing the transition from figure 1 to figure 2, and figure 2 to figure 3, we observe that the shading pattern alternates and the directional arrows rotate 90 degrees clockwise. Following this progression, the missing figure (marked by ?) must satisfy the condition of the fourth position in the sequence, which corresponds to the rotation and element accumulation found in Option (C).
• Verification: Option (C) maintains the integrity of the rotation sequence and the specific orientation of the geometric symbols required to complete the series. Options (A), (B), and (D) fail because they either reverse the rotation direction or omit the necessary element addition required by the series pattern.