Question

Which of the following is/are likely to show positive correlation?

• A. Amount of rainfall and crop yield
• B. Price of an item and the quantity purchased
• C. Average rainfall and literacy rate
• D. Number of vehicles and air pollution

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A

Amount of rainfall and crop yield

D

Number of vehicles and air pollution

A positive correlation means one variable increases with the increase in the other variable and decreases with the decrease in the other variable. Here, amount of rainfall and crop yield as well as no. of vehicles and air pollution are likely to be positively correlated.