Find the next term: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the next term: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
A. 49
B. 36
C. 30
D. 42
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The terms are squares of natural numbers: 1,2,3,4,5. Next term = 6^2 = 36.

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