In the following table, the production of various crops(in tonnes) is given from 2015 to 2019. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
| Year | Rice | Wheat | Sugarcane | Barley | Maize |
| 2015 | 415 | 2500 | 1000 | 975 | 490 |
| 2016 | 520 | 4218 | 1120 | 825 | 520 |
| 2017 | 585 | 3482 | 1250 | 700 | 610 |
| 2018 | 625 | 4500 | 1325 | 625 | 725 |
| 2019 | 600 | 3300 | 1450 | 775 | 840 |
The highest growth of sugarcane production over its previous year is recorded in the year:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e 2017
Explanation:
Growth in 2016 = 1120 - 1000 = 120
Growth in 2017 = 1250 - 1120 = 130
Growth in 2018 = 1325 - 1250 = 75
Growth in 2019 = 1450 - 1325 = 125
The highest growth of sugarcane production over its previous year is recorded in the year
2017.