Introduction to Data Interpretation
Direction: The following table shows the production of food grains (in million tonnes) in a State for the period 1988 to 1992. Read the table and answer the following questions.

- In 1991, the increase in production over the previous year was maximum for :
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On the basis of given table in question ,
Production of wheat in 1990 = 560 million tonnes
Production of wheat in 1991 = 680 million tonnes
Increase in production = 680 - 560 = 120 million tonnesPercentage increase = 120 × 100 = 21.42% 560
Production of rice in 1990 = 240 million tonnes
Production of rice in 1991 = 300 million tonnes
Increase in production = 300 - 240 = 60 million tonnesPercentage increase = 60 × 100 = 25% 240
Correct Option: C
On the basis of given table in question ,
Production of wheat in 1990 = 560 million tonnes
Production of wheat in 1991 = 680 million tonnes
Increase in production = 680 - 560 = 120 million tonnesPercentage increase = 120 × 100 = 21.42% 560
Production of rice in 1990 = 240 million tonnes
Production of rice in 1991 = 300 million tonnes
Increase in production = 300 - 240 = 60 million tonnesPercentage increase = 60 × 100 = 25% 240
Production of maize in 1990 = 228 million tonnes
Production of maize in 1991 = 380 million tonnes
Increase in production = 380 - 228 = 52 million tonnesPercentage increase = 52 × 100 = 22.80% 228
From above it is clear that increase in production for maize is maximum.
- During 1990, the percentage of decrease in production of maize as against the previous year was:
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As per the given above table , we see
Production of maize in 1990 = 228 million tonnes
Production of maize in 1989 = 234 million tonnes
Decrease in production = 234 - 228 = 6 million tonnesPercentage decrease = Decrease in production × 100 Production of maize in 1989
Correct Option: B
As per the given above table , we see
Production of maize in 1990 = 228 million tonnes
Production of maize in 1989 = 234 million tonnes
Decrease in production = 234 - 228 = 6 million tonnesPercentage decrease = Decrease in production × 100 Production of maize in 1989 Percentage decrease = 6 × 100 = 2.56% 234
Direction: Study the following table which shows the number of students appeared and passed in different streams in a University and answer the questions given below it

- The number of students passing in all streams was maximum in the year.
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According to given table, we have
Total number of students passing in all streams :
Year 2001 ⇒ 289 + 246 + 69 + 1310 = 1914
Year 2002 ⇒ 312 + 364 + 62 + 1129 = 1867
Year 2003 ⇒ 212 + 326 + 102 + 1176 = 1816
Year 2004 ⇒ 246 + 298 + 92 + 1074 = 1710
Year 2005 ⇒ 382 + 382 + 74 + 1326 = 2164 (maximum)Correct Option: B
According to given table, we have
Total number of students passing in all streams :
Year 2001 ⇒ 289 + 246 + 69 + 1310 = 1914
Year 2002 ⇒ 312 + 364 + 62 + 1129 = 1867
Year 2003 ⇒ 212 + 326 + 102 + 1176 = 1816
Year 2004 ⇒ 246 + 298 + 92 + 1074 = 1710
Year 2005 ⇒ 382 + 382 + 74 + 1326 = 2164 (maximum)
Year 2006 ⇒ 286 + 405 + 63 + 1207 = 1961
Hence , option B is correct answer .
- The number of students appearing in all streams was minimum in the year
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According to given table, we have
Total number of students appearing in all streams in year 2002 ⇒ 2136
Total number of students appearing in all streams in year 2003 ⇒ 2179
Total number of students appearing in all streams in year 2004 ⇒ 1991 (minimum)
Total number of students appearing in all streams in year 2006 ⇒ 2298Correct Option: C
According to given table, we have
Total number of students appearing in all streams in year 2002 ⇒ 2136
Total number of students appearing in all streams in year 2003 ⇒ 2179
Total number of students appearing in all streams in year 2004 ⇒ 1991 (minimum)
Total number of students appearing in all streams in year 2006 ⇒ 2298
Hence , required answer is 2004 year.
- Approximately what percent of total students appearing in 2004, appeared in commerce stream?
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As per the given above table , we see
Total number of students appearing in 2004 = 310 + 395 + 106 + 1180 = 1991
Number of students appearing in commerce in 2004 = 1180Required percentage = Number of students appearing in commerce in 2004 × 100 Total number of students appearing in 2004
Correct Option: D
As per the given above table , we see
Total number of students appearing in 2004 = 310 + 395 + 106 + 1180 = 1991
Number of students appearing in commerce in 2004 = 1180Required percentage = Number of students appearing in commerce in 2004 × 100 Total number of students appearing in 2004 Required percentage = 1180 × 100 ≈ 59.3% 1991