The following table shows Production of food grains (in million tonnes) in a state of India for the Period 2001-2005. Analyse the table and answer the questions.
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Production (in million Tonnes) |
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Years |
Wheat |
Rice |
Maize |
Grams |
Total |
|
2001 |
570 |
170 |
160 |
350 |
1250 |
|
2002 |
610 |
220 |
224 |
400 |
1454 |
|
2003 |
560 |
240 |
228 |
425 |
1448 |
|
2004 |
670 |
310 |
400 |
435 |
1820 |
|
2005 |
870 |
250 |
320 |
520 |
1960 |
|
Total |
3280 |
1190 |
1332 |
2130 |
7932 |
During 2005, the percentage of decrease in production of Maize as against the previous year was
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Production of Maize during 2004= 400
Production of Maize during 2005=320
% decrease in production of Maize in 2005 over PY = \(\frac{80}{400}\) × 100
= 20%