Question: Following graph shows the production and demand (in thousands) of mobile

phones of various companies.

To meet its demand the company A wishes to buy the surplus mobile from a single company.
Which of the following companies can supply?
Options:
(a) B
(b) C
(c) D
(d) E
Answer: (d)
Solution:
For company A, production = 25000
Demand = 35000
For company A, in order to meet its demand,
No. of mobile phones needed to buy from a single company = (Demand - Production)
= 35000 – 25000 = 10000
Only company E has surplus production of 10000 mobiles than its demand.

Question: Following graph shows the production and demand (in thousands) of mobile
phones of various companies.

The demand of company E is approximately what percent of the demand of company D ?

Options:
(a) 30%
(b) 65%
(c) 83%
(d) 40%
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Demand of company E = 25000
Demand of company D = 30000

Required Percentage

Required Percent

= 83.33%
=83% (approximately)

Question: Following graph shows the production and demand (in thousands) of mobile
phones of various companies.

The production of mobile phones by company C is the same as the production of which of the
following pairs of the companies ?
Options:
(a) A and D
(b) B and E
(c) D and E
(d) None of the above
Answer: (d)
Solution:
The production of mobile phones by company C is 40000.
Observing the graph, it can be seen that none of the above mentioned pair of companies have
the same production as that of C.

Question: Following graph shows the production and demand (in thousands) of mobile
phones of various companies.
What is the average production of mobile phones by all the companies ?
Options:
(a) 35000
(b) 25000
(c) 26000
(d) 31000
Answer: (d)
Solution:

Average production of mobile phones

= 31,000

Question: Following graph shows the production and demand (in thousands) of mobile
phones of various companies.

The production of company B is approximately what percent of its demand ?

Options:
(a) 71.4%
(b) 85%
(c) 140%
(d) 67%
Answer: (d)
Solution:
For company B:
Production = 30000
Demand = 45000

Required Percentage

Required Percentage

= 67% (approximately)

Question: Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it.

What was the percentage decline in the production of fertilizers from 1997 to 1998 ?
Options:

(a)
(b) 20%
(c) 25%
(d) 21%
Answer: (c)
Solution:

Required percentage
There is a decline of 25% in production from 1997 to 1998.

Question: Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it.
The average production of 1996 and 1997 was exactly equal to the average production of
which of the following pair of years ?
Options:
(a) 2000 and 2001
(b) 1999 and 2000
(c) 1998 and 2000
(d) 1995 and 2001
Answer: (d)
Solution:

Average production (in 1000 tonnes) of 1996 and 1997 is =

We shall find the average production (in 1000 tonnes) for each of the alternative pairs.

2000 and 2001

1999 and 2000

1998 and 2000

1995 and 2001

The average production of 1996 and 1997 is equal to the average production of 1995 and
2001

Question: Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it.
What was the percentage increase in production of fertilizers in 2002 compared to that in
1995 ?
Options:
(a) 320%
(b) 300%
(c) 220%
(d) 200%
Answer: (c)
Solution:

Required percentage

Question: Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it.

In how many of the given years was the production of fertilizers more than the average
production of the given years ?
Options:
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Average production (in 1000 tonnes) over the given years is:

The productions of fertilizers during the years 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2002 are more than
the average production.

Question: Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it.

In which year was the percentage increase in production as compared to the previous year the
maximum ?
Options:
(a) 2002
(b) 2001
(c) 1997
(d) 1996
Answer: (d)
Solution:
The percentage increase in production compared to previous year for different years are:
Clearly, there is maximum percentage increase in production in 1996.

Question: The following pie chart shows the number of subscriptions generated for India
Bonds from different categories of investors.

In the corporate sector, approximately how many degrees should be there in the central angle
?
Options:
(a) 120°
(b) 121°
(c) 122°
(d) 123°
Answer: (c)
Solution:
34 × 3.6 = 122.4 degrees (Since 1% = 3.6 degrees)
= 122 degrees (approximately)

Question: The following pie chart shows the number of subscriptions generated for India
Bonds from different categories of investors.
If the investment by NRI’s are Rs. 4,000 crores, then the investments by corporate houses and
FII’s together is.
Options:
(a) 24,000 crores
(b) 24,363 crores
(c) 25,423 crores
(d) 25,643 crores
Answer: (b)
Solution:

crores
= 24,363 crores (approximately)

Question: The following pie chart shows the number of subscriptions generated for India
Bonds from different categories of investors.

What percentage of the total investment is coming from FII’s and NRI’s ?
Options:
(a) 33%
(b) 11%
(c) 44%
(d) 22%
Answer: (c)
Solution:
(33 + 11) = 44%
Question: The following pie chart shows the number of subscriptions generated for India
Bonds from different categories of investors.

If the total investment other than by FII and corporate houses is Rs. 335,000 crores, then the
investment by NRI’s and Offshore funds will be (approximately) ?
Options:
(a) 274,100 crores
(b) 285,600 crores
(c) 193,000 crores
(d) 306,000 crores
Answer: (a)
Solution:
Investment other than NRI and corporate houses is 33% = 335,000 crores.
Also, investments by Offshore funds and NRI’s is equal to 27%.
Hence, the investments by Offshore funds and NRI’s will be

= 274,100 crores (approximately)

Question: The following pie chart shows the amount of subscriptions generated for India
Bonds from different categories of investors.

If the total investment flows from FII’s were to be doubled in the next year and the
investment flows from all other sources had remained constant at their existing levels for this
year, then what would be the proportion of FII investment in the total investment into India
Bonds next year (in US $ millions) ?
Options:
(a) 40%
(b) 50%
(c) 60%
(d) 70%
Answer: (b)
Solution:
FII’s currently accounts for 33 out of 100
If their value is doubled and all other investments are kept constant, then their new value
would be 66 out of 133 = approximately equal to 50%.

Question: The following line graph gives the ratio of the amounts of imports by a company
to the amounts of exports from that company over the period from 1995 to 2001.

In how many of the given years were the exports more than the imports ?
Options:
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer: (d)
Solution:
The exports are more than the imports implies that the ratio of value of imports is less than 1.
Now, this ratio is less than 1 in the years 1995, 1996, 1997 and 2000.
Thus, there are four such years.

Question: The following line graph gives the ratio of the amounts of imports by a company
to the amounts of exports from that company over the period from 1995 to 2001.
If the imports of the company in 1996 was Rs. 272 crores, the exports from the company in
1996 was ?
Options:
(a) Rs. 370 crores
(b) Rs. 320 crores
(c) Rs. 280 crores
(d) Rs. 275 crores
Answer: (b)
Solution:
From the graph, we can say that
(Import/Export) in 1996 = 0.85
Given, import = 272 crores

So, the exports in the year 1996 was Rs. 320 crores.

Question: The following line graph gives the ratio of the amounts of imports by a company
to the amounts of exports from that company over the period from 1995 to 2001.
What was the percentage increase in imports from 1997 to 1998 ?
Options:
(a) 72
(b) 56
(c) 28
(d) Data inadequate
Answer: (d)
Solution:
The graph gives only the ratio of imports to exports for different years.
To find the percentage increase in imports from 1997 to 1998, we require more details such
as the value of imports or exports during these years.
Hence, the given data is inadequate to answer this question.

Question: The following line graph gives the ratio of the amounts of imports by a company
to the amounts of exports from that company over the period from 1995 to 2001.

The imports were minimum proportionate to the exports of the company in the year ?
Options:
(a) 1995
(b) 1996
(c) 1997
(d) 2000
Answer: (c)
Solution:
The imports are minimum proportionate to the exports implies that the ratio of the value of
imports to exports has the minimum value.
Now, this ratio has a minimum value of 0.35 in 1997, i.e., the imports are minimum
proportionate to the exports in 1997.

Question: The following line graph gives the ratio of the amounts of imports by a company
to the amount of exports from that company over the period from 1995 to 2001.

If the imports in 1998 was Rs. 250 crores and the total exports in the years 1988 and 1999
together was Rs. 500 crores, then the imports in 1999 crores ?
Options:
(a) Rs. 250 crores
(b) Rs. 300 crores
(c) Rs. 357 crores
(d) Rs. 420 crores
Answer: (d)
Solution:

Given, imports in 1998 = Rs. 250 crores

Exports in 1998 and 1999 = Rs.500 crores
Let exports in 1999 = x crores Rs.
Exports in 1999 = (500 - x) crores Rs.
To find imports in 1999
= Rs. 420 crores

Question: The following line graph gives the percentage of the number of candidates who
qualified an examination out of the total number of candidates who appeared for the
examination over a period of seven years from 1994 to 2000
Percentage of candidates qualified to appeared in an examination over the years.

The difference between the percentage of candidates qualified to appeared was maximum in
which of the following pair of years ?
Options:
(a) 1994 and 1995
(b) 1997 and 1998
(c) 1998 and 1999
(d) 1999 and 2000
Answer: (b)
Solution:
The difference between the percentage of candidates qualified to appeared for the given pairs
of years are as follows:
For 1994 and 1995 = 50 – 30 = 20%
For 1997 and 1998 = 80 – 50 = 30%
For 1998 and 1999 = 80 – 80 = 0%
For 1999 and 2000 = 80 – 60 = 20%
Thus, the maximum difference is between the years 1997 and 1998.
Question: The following line graph gives the percentage of the number of candidates who
qualified an examination out of the total number of candidates who appeared for the
examination over a period of seven years from 1994 to 2000
Percentage of candidates qualified to appeared in an examination over the years.

If the number of candidates qualified in 1998 was 21200, what was the number of candidates
appeared in 1998 ?
Options:
(a) 32000
(b) 28500
(c) 26500
(d) 25000
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Let the number of candidates appeared in 1998 be x.

Then, 80% of (required number)

Question: Given below is a line graph which shows the annual food grain production from
1992 to 1997. Refer to the graph and answer the questions based on the line graph as given
below.

The average production of 1994 and 1996 was approximately equal to production of which
year ?
Options:
(a) 1996
(b) 1992
(c) 1995
(d) 1994
Answer: (b)
Solution:
The production in 1994 was 100, and that in 1996 was 60

The average production of 1994 and 1996

This was equal to production in 1992.

Question: The following table contains the percentage of literate population with respect to
the total population of different state over the years.

The population of state C in 2013 and 2014 were in the ratio 2 : 3. What was the ratio of their
literate population of different state over the years ?
Options:
(a) 52 : 81
(b) 15 : 18
(c) 9 : 13
(d) 26 : 27
Answer: (a)
Solution:
Ratio of literate population of state C in the years 2013 and 2014

Question: The following table contains the percentage of literate population with respect to
the total population of different state over the years.

In 2014, all the six states had equal population of 12 lakhs. What was the average literate
population of all the states in that year ?
Options:
(a) 988000
(b) 1056000
(c) 960000
(d) 1028000
Answer: (c)
Solution:
The average literate population of all the states in the year of 2014
Question: The following table contains the percentage of literate population with respect to
the total population of different state over the years.

The population of state D in 2014 and 2017 were equal. Approximately what was the
percentage increase in literate population from 2014 to 2017 ?
Options:
(a) 17%
(b) 15%
(c) 16%
(d) 18%
Answer: (b)
Solution:
The required percentage increase in the literate population from 2014 to 2017 in the state ‘D’

Question: The following table gives the sales of batteries manufactured by a company over
the years.
Number of Different Types of Batteries Sold by a Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)

The total sales of all the seven years is the maximum for which battery ?
Options:
(a) 4AH
(b) 7AH
(c) 32AH
(d) 35AH
Answer: (c)
Solution:
The total sales (in thousands of all the seven years for various batteries) are
For 4AH = 75 + 90 + 96 + 105 + 90 + 105 + 115 = 676
For 7AH = 144 + 126 + 114 + 90 + 75 + 60 + 85 = 694
For 32AH = 114 + 102 + 75 + 150 + 135 + 165 + 160 = 901
For 35AH = 102 + 84 + 105 + 90 + 75 + 45 + 100 = 601
Clearly, sales are maximum in case of 32AH batteries.

Question: The following table gives the sales of batteries manufactured by a company over
the years.
Number of Different Types of Batteries Sold by a Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)

What is the difference in the number of 35AH batteries sold in 2013 and 2017 ?
Options:
(a) 24000
(b) 28000
(c) 35000
(d) 39000
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Required difference = [(84 - 45) × 1000] = 39000.

Question: The following table gives the sales of batteries manufactured by a company over
the years.
Number of Different Types of Batteries Sold by a Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)

The percentage of 4AH batteries sold to the total number of batteries sold was maximum in
the year ?
Options:
(a) 2014
(b) 2015
(c) 2016
(d) 2017
Answer: (d)
Solution:
The percentage of sales of 4AH batteries to the total sales in different years are:

For 2012

For 2013

For 2014

For 2015

For 2016

For 2017

For 2018
Clearly, the percentage is maximum in 2017.

Question: The following table gives the sales of batteries manufactured by a company over
the years.
Number of Different Types of Batteries Sold by a Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)

In the case of which battery there was a continuous decrease in sales from 2012 to 2017 ?
Options:
(a) 4AH
(b) 7AH
(c) 32AH
(d) 35AH
Answer: (b)
Solution:
From the table it is clear that the sales of 7AH batteries have been decreasing continuously
from 2012 to 2017.
Question: The following table gives the sales of batteries manufactured by a company over
the years.
Number of Different Types of Batteries Sold by a Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)

What was the approximate percentage increase in the sales of 55AH batteries in 2018
compared to that in 2012 ?
Options:
(a) 28%
(b) 31%
(c) 33%
(d) 34%
Answer: (d)
Solution:

​ ​ ​ = 34.26%
​ ​ ​ = 34%

Question: Refer to the following table which is based on power grid corporation/

The highest average annual growth rate in revenue is:

Options:
(a) 270%
(b) 154%
(c) 108%
(d) 54%
Answer: (d)
Solution:
By observation, we can see that there is no growth from 1995-96 to 1996-97. From 1996-97
to 2001-02, the maximum growth is clearly visible from the graph i.e., 1000 to 3700. So, for
the five years growth is about 270%. Finally, the average annual growth would be

Question: Refer to the following graph of sales and profit figures of ABC Ltd and answer the
questions that follow.

In which year was the return on sale the highest ?

Options:
(a) 1995
(b) 1996
(c) 1997
(d) 1999
Answer: (c)
Solution:

Return on sales in 1995

Return on sales in 1996

Return on sales in 1997

Return on sales in 1998

So, highest return comes in 1997.

Question: Study the following graph and answer the questions given below.
The highest and lowest ever voters turn-out (in percentage) is respectively in which years ?
Options:
(a) 1984 and 1962
(b) 1971 and 1977
(c) 1957 and 1962
(d) 1984 and 1971
Answer: (a)
Solution:
By visual observation, in 1984 voters turn-out(in percentage) is highest which is 64% in
1962, voters turn out (in percentage is lowest which is 55%)

Question: Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions given below:
Percentage of villages which are not electrified.

If the central Govt. desires to give funds for speedy electrification, which state will get 3rd
rank in the order of priority ?
Options:
(a) C
(b) B
(c) A
(d) None of theses
Answer: (b)
Solution:
The ranking as per percentage of villages which are not electrified is
Rank I D
Rank II E
Rank III B
It is obvious has to give aid for speedy electrification, state ‘B’ will get 3rd rank.

Question: What is the ratio of exports in years 1990 – 91 and 1992 – 93 together to the
imports in the same years ?

Options:
(a) 1.41
(b) 1.17
(c) 1.55
(d) 1.71
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Sum of exports of 1990 – 91 and 1992 – 93 = 638 + 1661 = 2299
Sum of imports of 1990 – 91 and 1992 – 93 = 824 + 1137 = 1961

The required ratio

Question: The income of a state different heads is given in the following pie chart. Study the
chart and answer the questions.
The central angle of the sector representing income tax is:
Options:
(a) 126°
(b) 119°
(c) 135°
(d) 150°
Answer: (a)
Solution:
The required angle = 35% of 360 = 126°

Question: The income of a state different heads is given in the following pie chart. Study the
chart and answer the questions.

If the total income in a year be Rs. 733 crores, then the income (in Rs. crores) from ‘Income
tax’ and ‘Excise duty’ is:
Options:
(a) Rs. 329.25
(b) Rs. 331.50
(c) Rs. 331.45
(d) Rs. 329.85
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Income from income tax and excise duty = (35 + 10)% of 733 = 733 × 0.45 = 329.85

Question: The bar graph given here shows the number of job seekers of a state in various
years at different stages of education.
In which year was the number of Graduate job seekers the same as that of senior secondary
job seekers ?
Options:
(a) 2004
(b) 2005
(c) 2006
(d) 2007
Answer: (b)
Solution:
In 2004, number of Graduates job seekers = 375
In 2004, number of Senior Secondary job-seekers = 1000 – 375 = 635
In 2005, number of Graduate job seekers = 525
In 2005, number of seekers Senior Secondary job seekers = 1050 – 525 = 525
Hence, in 2005 number of Graduate job-seekers was the same as that of senior secondary job
seekers.

Question: Study the graph carefully to answer the question that follows.

What is the respective ratio of total number of girls enrolled in Painting in the institutes A
and C together to those enrolled in Stitching in the institutes D and E together ?
Options:
(a) 5 : 4
(b) 5 : 7
(c) 9 : 8
(d) 16 : 23
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Total number of girls enrolled in painting in the institutes A and C = 250 + 150 = 400
Total number of girls enrolled in painting in the institutes D and E = 250 + 325 = 575
Required ratio = 400 : 575 = 16 : 23

Question: Based on given graph, answer the below question.

Out of a total 550 students, how many students did not prefer Maths or Economics ?
Options:
(a) 462
(b) 154
(c) 196
(d) 396
Answer: (d)
Solution:
From above given graph, we have
Total numbers of students = 550
Numbers of students prefer Maths = 12%
Number of students prefer Economics = 16%
Total numbers of students prefer Maths or Economics = 12 + 16 = 28
Total numbers of students do not prefer Maths or Economics = (100 - 28)% = 72%
∴ Total number of students do not prefer Maths or Economics = % of Total number of
students do not prefer Maths or Economics × Total numbers of students.

∴ Total number of students do not prefer Maths or Economics

Question: In a school the periodical examinations are held every second month. In a session
during Apr. 2001 – Mar. 2002, a student of class X appeared for each of the periodical exams.
The aggregate marks obtained by him in each periodical exam are represented in the line
graph given below. Study the graph and answer the questions based on it.
Marks obtained by a student in six periodical exams held in every two months during the year
in the session 2001 -02
Maximum total marks in each periodical exam = 500
The total number of marks obtained in Feb 02 is what percent of the total marks obtained in
April 01 ?
Options:
(a) 110%
(b) 112.5%
(c) 115%
(d) 116.5%
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Here it is clear from the graph that the student obtained 360, 365, 370, 385, 400 and 405
marks in periodical exams held in Apr. 01, Jun 01, Aug 01, Oct 01 and Dec. 01 and Feb 02
respectively.

Required percentage

Question: In a school the periodical examinations are held every second month. In a session
during Apr. 2001 – Mar. 2002, a student of class X appeared for each of the periodical exams.
The aggregate marks obtained by him in each periodical exam are represented in the line
graph given below. Study the graph and answer the questions based on it.
Marks obtained by a student in six periodical exams held in every two months during the year
in the session 2001 -02
Maximum total marks in each periodical exam = 500

What is the average marks obtained by a student in all the periodical exams during the
session ?
Options:
(a) 373
(b) 379
(c) 381
(d) 385
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Here it is clear from the graph that the student obtained 360, 365, 370, 385, 400 and 405
marks in periodical exams held in Apr. 01, Jun 01, Aug 01, Oct 01 and Dec. 01 and Feb 02
respectively.
Average marks obtained in all the periodical exams.

Question: In a school the periodical examinations are held every second month. In a session
during Apr. 2001 – Mar. 2002, a student of class X appeared for each of the periodical exams.
The aggregate marks obtained by him in each periodical exam are represented in the line
graph given below. Study the graph and answer the questions based on it.
Marks obtained by a student in six periodical exams held in every two months during the year
in the session 2001 -02
Maximum total marks in each periodical exam = 500

What is the percentage of marks obtained by the student in the periodical exam of August 01
and October 01 taken together?
Options:
(a) 73.25%
(b) 75.5%
(c) 77%
(d) 78.75%
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Here it is clear from the graph that the student obtained 360, 365, 370, 385, 400 and 405
marks in periodical exams held in Apr. 01, Jun 01, Aug 01, Oct 01 and Dec. 01 and Feb 02
respectively.

Required percentage
Question: In a school the periodical examinations are held every second month. In a session
during Apr. 2001 – Mar. 2002, a student of class X appeared for each of the periodical exams.
The aggregate marks obtained by him in each periodical exam are represented in the line
graph given below. Study the graph and answer the questions based on it.
Marks obtained by a student in six periodical exams held in every two months during the year
in the session 2001 -02
Maximum total marks in each periodical exam = 500

In which periodical exams there is a fall in percentage of marks as compared to the previous
periodical exams?
Options:
(a) None
(b) June 2001
(c) October 2001
(d) February 2002
Answer: (a)
Solution:
Here it is clear from the graph that the student obtained 360, 365, 370, 385, 400 and 405
marks in periodical exams held in Apr. 01, Jun 01, Aug 01, Oct 01 and Dec. 01 and Feb 02
respectively.
It is clear from the graph that the total marks obtained in periodical exams go on increasing.
Since, the maximum marks for all the periodical exams are same, it implies that the
percentage of marks also goes on increasing. Thus, in none of the periodical exams, there is a
fall in percentage of marks as compared to the previous exam.

Question: In a school the periodical examinations are held every second month. In a session
during Apr. 2001 – Mar. 2002, a student of class X appeared for each of the periodical exams.
The aggregate marks obtained by him in each periodical exam are represented in the line
graph given below. Study the graph and answer the questions based on it.
Marks obtained by a student in six periodical exams held in every two months during the year
in the session 2001 -02
Maximum total marks in each periodical exam = 500
In which periodical exams did the student obtain the highest percentage increase in marks
over the previous periodical exams?
Options:
(a) June 2001
(b) August 2001
(c) October 2001
(d) December 2001
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Here it is clear from the graph that the student obtained 360, 365, 370, 385, 400 and 405
marks in periodical exams held in Apr. 01, Jun 01, Aug 01, Oct 01 and Dec. 01 and Feb 02
respectively.
Percentage increase in marks in various periodical exams compared to the previous exam are

Clearly, highest percentage increase in marks is in Oct. 01

Question: Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Expenditure of a company (in Lakh Rupees) per Annum over the given years.
What is the average amount of interest per year which the company had to pay during this
period ?
Options:
(a) Rs. 32.43 lakhs
(b) Rs. 33.72 lakhs
(c) Rs. 34.18 lakhs
(d) Rs. 36.66 lakhs
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Average amount of interest paid by the company during the given period

= Rs. lakhs

= Rs. lakhs
= Rs. 36.66 lakhs

Question: Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Expenditure of a company (in Lakh Rupees) per Annum over the given years.

The total amount of bonus paid by the company during the given period is approximately
what percent of the total amount of salary paid during this period ?
Options:
(a) 0.1%
(b) 0.5%
(c) 1%
(d) 1.25%
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Required percentage

Question: Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Expenditure of a company (in Lakh Rupees) per Annum over the given years.

Total expenditure on all three items in 1988 was approximately what percent of the total
expenditure in 2002 ?
Options:
(a) 62%
(b) 66%
(c) 69%
(d) 71%
Answer: (c)
Solution:

Required percentage

Question: The circle graph given here shows the spendings of a country on various sports
during a particular year. What percent of the total spendings is spent on Tennis ?
Options:

(a)

(b)
(c) 25%
(d) 45%
Answer: (a)
Solution:

Percentage of money spent on Tennis