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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 70

SSC CHSL - 10 July 2024 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

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Directions: The following table shows the production of food grains in a country over five years.

 Years  Production (in ten lakh tonnes)

 Wheat

  Rice  Maiz  Other grains
 2016-17  650  250  200  450
 2017-18  800  440  240  400
 2018-19  680  390  220  500
 2019-20  700  400  260  480
 2020-21  640  440  300  520

What was the percentage increase in the production of rice in 2020-21 in comparison to the previous year?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 10%.

Rice production in 2019-20 = 400 lakh tonnes

Rice production in 2020-21 = 440 lakh tonnes

Percentage increase = (440 - 400)/400 × 100

⇒ 40/400 × 100 = 40/4 = 10%

Thus, The percentage increase in rice production in 2020-21 compared to 2019-20 is 10%