Tables MCQs for UPSC Prelims

The following table gives population and total income of a city for four years: Year: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Population (in lakhs): 20, 21, 22, 23 Income (in crores of Rupees): 1010, 1111, 1225, 1345 Which one of the following statements is correct in respect of the above data?

1. A Population increased by 5% or more every year.
2. B Income increased by 10% or more every year.
3. C Per capita income was always above Rs. 5,000.
4. D Per capita income was highest in 1994.

Consider the following data: | | Average marks in English | Average marks in Hindi | | Girls | 9 | 8 | | Boys | 8 | 7 | | Overall average marks | 8.8 | x | What is the value of x in the above table?

1. A 7.8
2. B 7.6
3. C 7.4
4. D 7.2

Directions: The following table gives the per capita income ($), GDP growth rate (%) and Tele-density data of 18 different States of a country in a particular year. Study the table and answer the item that follows. (In the table, higher per capita income States tend to show higher Tele-density, but States with high GDP growth rates do not consistently show either high per capita income or high Tele-density.) With reference to the above table, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made? 1. Higher per capita income is generally associated with higher Tele-density. 2. Higher GDP growth rate always ensures higher per capita income. 3. Higher GDP growth rate does not necessarily ensure higher Tele-density. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 and 3
3. C 1 and 3
4. D 3 only

Four cars are hired at the rate of Rs. 6 per km plus the cost of diesel at Rs. 40 a litre. In this context, consider the details given in the following table: Car | Mileage (km/l) | Hours | Total payment (Rs.) A | 8 | 20 | 2120 B | 10 | 25 | 1950 C | 9 | 24 | 2064 D | 11 | 22 | 1812 Which car maintained the maximum average speed?

1. A Car A
2. B Car B
3. C Car C
4. D Car D

The following table gives the GDP growth rate and Tele-density data of different States of a country in a particular year. (The table lists, for various States, the Per capita income in $, the GDP growth rate in % and the Tele-density.) With reference to the above table, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Nowadays, prosperity of an already high performing State cannot be sustained without making further large investments in its telecom infrastructure. 2. Nowadays, a very high Tele-density is the most essential condition for promoting the business and economic growth in a State. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

1. A 1 only
2. B 2 only
3. C Both 1 and 2
4. D Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following Table: Player | Runs scored in the First Innings | Balls faced in the First Innings | Runs scored in the Second Innings | Balls faced in the Second Innings A | 61 | 99 | 14 | 76 B | 05 | 12 | 50 | 85 C | 15 | 75 | 20 | 50 D | 13 | 55 | 12 | 50 Who is the fastest run scorer in the Test Match?

1. A A
2. B B
3. C C
4. D D

Consider the following data: | Year | Birth rate | Death rate | | 1911-1921 | 48.1 | 35.5 | | 1921-1931 | 46.4 | 36.3 | | 1931-1941 | 45.2 | 31.2 | | 1941-1951 | 39.9 | 27.4 | | 1951-1961 | 41.7 | 22.8 | | 1961-1971 | 43.1 | 18.9 | | 1971-1981 | 37.1 | 14.8 | For which period was the natural growth rate maximum?

1. A 1911-1921
2. B 1941-1951
3. C 1961-1971
4. D 1971-1981

The following table shows the marks obtained by two students in different subjects: Subject | Student A | Maximum Marks | Student B | Maximum Marks English | 60 | 100 | 80 | 150 Psychology | 70 | 100 | 70 | 100 History | 50 | 100 | 60 | 100 Sanskrit | 30 | 50 | 15 | 25 The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is

1. A 2.5%
2. B 13.75%
3. C 1.25%
4. D Zero