Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Number of Candidates Who Appeared, Qualified and Selected in a Competitive Examination from Five States Delhi, H.P, U.P, Punjab and Haryana Over the Years 1994 to 1998
In the year 1997, which state had the lowest percentage of candidates selected over the candidates who appeared?
A.
Delhi
B.
H.P
C.
U.P
D.
Punjab
Correct answer is D
The percentages of candidates selected over the candidates appeared in 1997, for various states are:
(i) For Delhi = ( 94/8000 x 100 ) % = 1.175%
(ii) For H.P. = ( 82/7800 x 100 ) % = 1.051%
(iii) For U.P. = ( 78/7500 x 100 ) % = 1.040%
(iv) For Punjab ( 85/8200 x 100 ) % = 1.037%
(v) For Haryana ( 75/6400 x 100 ) % = 1.172%
Clearly, this percentage is lowest for Punjab.
