Study the following table carefully and answer the question that follows. [Table] In the case of which state/UT was there a continuous increase in the number of students over the given years?

Study the following table carefully and answer the…

Study the following table carefully and answer the question that follows.

In the case of which state/UT was there a continuous increase in the number of students over the given years?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Maharashtra.

Maharashtra: 723, 840, 900, 920, 925 (Continuous increase)

Kerala: 1035, 940, 1200, 1400, 1500 (Decrease from 1994 to 1995)

Karnataka: 750, 600, 830, 575, 900 (Fluctuations)

West Bengal: 500, 550, 450, 600, 520 (Fluctuations)

Delhi: 1500, 1625, 1700, 1475, 1800 (Decrease from 1997)

Andhra Pradesh: 800, 840, 875, 925, 785 (Decrease from 1998)

Therefore, Maharashtra shows a continuous increase in the number of students over the given years.