Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1, 4, 9, 25, 49, ----

  1. 100

  2. 121

  3. 81

  4. 144

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The series consists of squares of prime numbers: $1^2=1$ (though 1 is not prime, it fits the square sequence), $2^2=4$, $3^2=9$, $5^2=25$, $7^2=49$. The next prime number is 11, and $11^2 = 121$. 81 ($9^2$) is skipped because 9 is composite.