Find the missing term: 2, 4, 16, 256, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 2, 4, 16, 256, ?
A. 16384
B. 4096
C. 32768
D. 65536
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is the square of the previous: 2²=4, 4²=16, 16²=256, so next is 256²=65536.

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