The question is based on the following table, which gives data year-wise and discipline-wise for candidates selected in an industry (in thousands). Discipline199119921993199419951996 Science 16 20…
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The question is based on the following table, which gives data year-wise and discipline-wise for candidates selected in an industry (in thousands).
| Discipline | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 16 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
| Arts | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Commerce | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 |
| Law | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Computer Science | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Others | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 46 | 64 | 71 | 60 | 72 | 81 |
Which discipline has shown the greatest rate of increase in its selection from 1994 to 1996?
- Arts
- Computer Science
- Law
- Commerce
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Law
Growth 1994 to 1996: Arts 10 to 13 (+30%), Computer Science 20 to 30 (+50%), Law 3 to 8 (+167%), Commerce 11 to 13 (+18%). Law has the greatest rate of increase, even though Computer Science shows the largest absolute rise.
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