Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
121, 144, 169, 196, ?

Information Given:
Series: 121, 144, 169, 196, ?

Logic: Numbers are squares of consecutive integers (n² pattern).

Step-by-step:
121 = 11²
144 = 12²
169 = 13²
196 = 14²
Next → 15² = 225

Short Trick:
Recognize perfect squares increasing by +1 in base number.

Final Answer:
225

Final Correct Option:
(C)