Question

Image P shows a portion of a photograph. Image Q is the same portion after image operations. Identify the correct operation(s). 

• A. Rotate clockwise by 90°, flip horizontally, then rotate clockwise by 90°
• B. Rotate clockwise by 180°, then flip horizontally
• C. Rotate clockwise by 180°, then flip vertically
• D. Rotate clockwise by 90°, flip vertically, then rotate clockwise by 90°

Hint:

When solving image manipulation puzzles, remember: a 180° rotation followed by a horizontal flip is equivalent to a 180° rotation followed by a vertical flip.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B, C

Step 1: Compare P and Q.
Both are the same patch of grass but differently oriented. Image Q appears to be rotated by 180° relative to P, plus a mirroring operation.
Step 2: Analyze option B.
Rotate by 180° → grass patch looks upside down. Then flip horizontally → matches Q.
Step 3: Analyze option C.
Rotate by 180° → same as above. Flip vertically instead of horizontally → also results in the same final orientation (since flipping vertically vs horizontally after 180° rotation gives identical results).
Step 4: Eliminate other options.
(A) and (D) involve 90° rotations, which do not match the observed alignment.
Step 5: Conclude.
Both (B) and (C) are correct transformations. Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{B and C}} \]