Question

In the year $1997$, which state had the lowest percentage of candidates selected over the candidates appeared?

• A. Delhi
• B. H.P
• C. U.P
• D. Punjab

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Punjab

The percentages of candidates selected over the candidates appeared in $1997$, for various states are:
(i) For Delhi $=(\frac{94}{8000}\times 100)$% $=1.175$%.
(ii) For H.P. $=(\frac{82}{7800}\times 100)$% $=1.051$%.
(iii) For U.P. $=(\frac{78}{7500}\times 100)$% $=1.040$%.
(iv) For Punjab $(\frac{85}{8200}\times 100)$% $=1.037$%.
(v) For Haryana $(\frac{75}{6400}\times 100)$% $=1.172$%.
Clearly, this percentage is lowest for Punjab.