Question

Between the years ’96-97 and ‘00-01, the following can be said about the cumulative production and consumption of ragi?

• A. Cumulative production of ragi exceeded that of consumption by 18 lac tones
• B. Cumulative consumption of ragi was 89% of the cumulative production of ragi during this period
• C. Cumulative production of ragi exceeded cumulative consumption of ragi by 4.7% during this period.
• D. Consumption of ragi never exceeded the production of ragi during this period

Answer 1

The correct option is C Cumulative production of ragi exceeded cumulative consumption of ragi by 4.7% during this period.

Cumulative production of ragi= 678 lakh tones

Cumulative consumption of rice = 647 lakh tones

Cumulative production exceeds cumulative consumption by 4.7%