Question Bank • QB_GA_ADV_114 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Data Interpretation

Question Statement:

The table below provides the annual pulse production (in million tonnes) of four Indian states over three consecutive years: $\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline \textbf{State} & \textbf{2021} & \textbf{2022} & \textbf{2023} \\ \hline \text{Madhya Pradesh} & 4.2 & 4.5 & 5.1 \\ \text{Rajasthan} & 3.5 & 3.8 & 4.2 \\ \text{Maharashtra} & 2.8 & 3.1 & 3.5 \\ \text{Uttar Pradesh} & 2.5 & 2.6 & 3.0 \\ \hline \end{array}$ Which state registered the highest percentage growth in pulse production from 2021 to 2023?

Options:

  • (A) Maharashtra
  • (B) Madhya Pradesh
  • (C) Rajasthan
  • (D) Uttar Pradesh

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

**Method 1: Percentage Growth Evaluation** - Maharashtra: $\frac{3.5 - 2.8}{2.8} \times 100 = \frac{0.7}{2.8} \times 100 = 25.00\%$ - Madhya Pradesh: $\frac{5.1 - 4.2}{4.2} \times 100 = \frac{0.9}{4.2} \times 100 = 21.43\%$ - Rajasthan: $\frac{4.2 - 3.5}{3.5} \times 100 = \frac{0.7}{3.5} \times 100 = 20.00\%$ - Uttar Pradesh: $\frac{3.0 - 2.5}{2.5} \times 100 = \frac{0.5}{2.5} \times 100 = 20.00\%$ Maharashtra registered the highest percentage growth ($25.00\%$). Option **A** is correct.
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