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 |
In which year for the first time, Computer Science discipline constituted more than 25% of the selected candidates?
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 1993
From the table, the Computer Science row is 10, 14, 18, 20, 25, 30 for 1991-96 and the totals are 46, 64, 71, 60, 72, 81. Shares: 1991 , 1992 , 1993 . 1993 is the first year exceeding 25%.
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