Direction: The Bar Graph given here shows the population (in crores) of India in various census years. Observe the graph and answer the question based on it.
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In which census year, the percent increase in population is least as compared to that in the previous census year?
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- 1961
- 1951
- 1971
- 1941
Correct Option: B
As per the given bar graph in question ,
Population in 1941 = 31.85 million
Population in 1931 = 27.90 million
Increase = (31.85 – 27.90) million = 3.95 million
| Percentage increase in 1941 = |  | Increase |  | × 100 | |
| Population in 1931 |
| Percentage increase in 1941 = | = 14.16% | 27.90 |
Again , Population in 1951 = 36.14 million
Population in 1941 = 31.85 million
Increase = ( 36.14 – 31.85 ) million = 4.29 million
| Percentage increase in 1951 = | | Increase | | × 100 | |
| Population in 1941 |
| Percentage increase in 1951 = | × 100 = 13.47% | 31.85 |
Hence, % increase is least in 1951
