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.
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During 1992, the percentage of increase in the production of wheat, over the previous year was:
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- 26.47%
- 20.92%
- 23.67%
- 18.74%
Correct Option: A
On the basis of given table in question ,
Production of wheat in 1992 = 860 million tonnes
Production of wheat in 1991 = 680 million tonnes
Increase in production = 860 - 680 = 180 million tonnes
| Percentage increase = | × 100 | Production of wheat in 1991 |
| Percentage increase = | × 100 = 26.47% | 680 |
