Question 3089

Direction: The given bar chart shows population of 4 different states in 3 years (in crores). In the given bar-chart, which state has had the maximum population growth in 2015 compared to 2005.

Answer

Assam

Why?

Population of Kerala in 2005 = 21 Population of Kerala in 2015 = 28 Population growth in Kerala in 2015 compared to 2005 = [(28 - 21)/21] × 100 = 33.33% Population of Tamil Nadu in 2005 = 38 Population of Tamil Nadu in 2015 = 44 Population growth in Tamil Nadu in 2015 compared to 2005 = [(44 - 38)/38] × 100 = 15.8% Population of Bihar in 2005 = 55 Population of Bihar in 2015 = 68 Population growth in Bihar in 2015 compared to 2005 = [(68 - 55)/55] × 100 = 23.7% Population of Assam in 2005 = 10 Population of Assam in 2015 = 20 Population growth in Assam in 2015 compared to 2005 = [(20 - 10)/10] × 100 = 100%