Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Class X Level) – Data comparison and analysis

Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)

Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)

Preliminary Examination – General Studies Paper II (Objective Type, 200 Marks)

Topic: Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Class X Level)

Sub-Topic: Data Comparison and Analysis

📌 Directions (Q1–Q30)

Study the table given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Table: Annual Production (in tonnes) of Five Products by a Company

MCQs

Q1. What was the total production of all products in 2019?

A) 440 tonnes
B) 450 tonnes
C) 460 tonnes
D) 480 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
(120 + 100 + 80 + 90 + 70 = 460) tonnes.

Q2. Which product recorded the highest production in 2021?

A) Product B
B) Product C
C) Product A
D) Product D

Answer: C
Explanation:
Product A = 180 tonnes (highest in 2021).

Q3. What is the increase in production of Product B from 2019 to 2021?

A) 40 tonnes
B) 50 tonnes
C) 60 tonnes
D) 70 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
(160 − 100 = 60) tonnes.

Q4. In which year was the total production maximum?

A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2021
D) Same in all years

Answer: C
Explanation:
Total (2021) = (180 + 160 + 120 + 140 + 110 = 710) tonnes.

Q5. What is the average production of Product C over three years?

A) 90 tonnes
B) 95 tonnes
C) 100 tonnes
D) 105 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
((80 + 100 + 120) ÷ 3 = 100) tonnes.

Q6. Which product shows a consistent increase of 30 tonnes each year?

A) Product A
B) Product B
C) Product D
D) Product E

Answer: A
Explanation:
120 → 150 → 180 (increase of 30 tonnes each year).

Q7. What is the percentage increase of Product E from 2020 to 2021?

A) 18.2%
B) 20%
C) 22.2%
D) 25%

Answer: C
Explanation:
(\frac{110 − 90}{90} × 100 = 22.2%)

Q8. Which product had the lowest production in all three years?

A) Product C
B) Product D
C) Product E
D) Product B

Answer: C
Explanation:
Product E has the lowest values in every year.

Q9. What is the ratio of Product A to Product B production in 2020?

A) 15 : 13
B) 13 : 15
C) 3 : 2
D) 5 : 4

Answer: A
Explanation:
150 : 130 = 15 : 13.

Q10. What is the difference between the highest and lowest production in 2019?

A) 40 tonnes
B) 50 tonnes
C) 60 tonnes
D) 70 tonnes

Answer: B
Explanation:
Highest = 120, Lowest = 70
Difference = (120 − 70 = 50) tonnes.

Q11. What was the total production in 2020?

A) 560 tonnes
B) 570 tonnes
C) 580 tonnes
D) 600 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
150 + 130 + 100 + 110 + 90 = 580 tonnes.

Q12. Which product recorded the highest absolute growth from 2019 to 2021?

A) Product A
B) Product B
C) Product D
D) Product E

Answer: A
Explanation:
Growth of Product A = (180 − 120 = 60) tonnes (highest).

Q13. Combined production of Products C and D in 2021 is:

A) 240 tonnes
B) 250 tonnes
C) 260 tonnes
D) 270 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
120 + 140 = 260 tonnes.

Q14. What is the average total production per year?

A) 560 tonnes
B) 580 tonnes
C) 583.3 tonnes
D) 600 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
((460 + 580 + 710) ÷ 3 = 583.3) tonnes.

Q15. What percentage of total production in 2021 is Product B?

A) 20%
B) 21%
C) 22.5%
D) 25%

Answer: C
Explanation:
(\frac{160}{710} × 100 ≈ 22.5%)

Q16. Which product shows the least total growth from 2019 to 2021?

A) Product A
B) Product B
C) Product C
D) Product E

Answer: C
Explanation:
Growth of Product C = (120 − 80 = 40) tonnes (least).

Q17. What is the median production in 2021?

A) 120 tonnes
B) 130 tonnes
C) 140 tonnes
D) 150 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
Ordered values: 110, 120, 140, 160, 180.

Q18. By how much did Product D’s production increase from 2019 to 2021?

A) 40 tonnes
B) 50 tonnes
C) 60 tonnes
D) 70 tonnes

Answer: B
Explanation:
(140 − 90 = 50) tonnes.

Q19. What is the ratio of Product C to Product E production in 2021?

A) 6 : 5
B) 12 : 11
C) 11 : 12
D) 5 : 6

Answer: B
Explanation:
120 : 110 = 12 : 11.

Q20. What is the difference between Product B and Product D production in 2020?

A) 10 tonnes
B) 15 tonnes
C) 20 tonnes
D) 25 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
130 − 110 = 20 tonnes.

Q21. What is the mean production of Product A?

A) 140 tonnes
B) 150 tonnes
C) 160 tonnes
D) 170 tonnes

Answer: B
Explanation:
((120 + 150 + 180) ÷ 3 = 150) tonnes.

Q22. Which year recorded the highest average production?

A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2021
D) All equal

Answer: C
Explanation:
Average in 2021 = (710 ÷ 5 = 142) tonnes (highest).

Q23. Which product exceeded 100 tonnes in all three years?

A) Product A
B) Product B
C) Product D
D) Product C

Answer: A
Explanation:
Product A values are always above 100 tonnes.

Q24. What is the total production of Product E over three years?

A) 260 tonnes
B) 270 tonnes
C) 280 tonnes
D) 290 tonnes

Answer: B
Explanation:
70 + 90 + 110 = 270 tonnes.

Q25. What is the percentage increase of Product C from 2019 to 2020?

A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 30%
D) 35%

Answer: B
Explanation:
(\frac{100 − 80}{80} × 100 = 25%)

Q26. Which product shows the maximum year-on-year increase?

A) Product A
B) Product B
C) Product D
D) Product E

Answer: A
Explanation:
Product A increases by 30 tonnes each year.

Q27. Combined production of Products A and B in 2021 is:

A) 320 tonnes
B) 330 tonnes
C) 340 tonnes
D) 350 tonnes

Answer: C
Explanation:
180 + 160 = 340 tonnes.

Q28. What is the mode of production data for 2020?

A) 90
B) 100
C) 110
D) No mode

Answer: D
Explanation:
All values occur only once.

Q29. Which product shows the least variation over three years?

A) Product A
B) Product B
C) Product C
D) Product E

Answer: C
Explanation:
Product C ranges only from 80 to 120.

Q30. Which product can be considered the best overall performer?

A) Product A
B) Product B
C) Product D
D) Product E

Answer: A
Explanation:
Product A has the highest totals and consistent growth.

✅ Exam Note

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