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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The percent increase in population from 1971 to 1981 is
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- 24.8%
- 20%
- 16.7%
- 22.9%
Correct Option: A
As per the given bar graph in question ,
Population in 1971 = 54.80 million
Population in 1981 = 68.40 million
Increase = (68.40 – 54.80) million = 13.6 million
| ∴ Increase% = | × 100 | Population in 1971 |
| ∴ Increase% = | × 100 = 24.8 % | 54.80 |
