The average surplus (in million ton) rice for the period 2009 to 2013 is :
[amp_mcq option1=”1.53″ option2=”1.22″ option3=”1.44″ option4=”1.84″ correct=”option4″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2014
– 2009 Surplus: 100 – 98 = 2 million tonnes
– 2010 Surplus: 104 – 102 = 2 million tonnes
– 2011 Surplus: 107 – 106 = 1 million tonne
– 2012 Surplus: 103 – 101 = 2 million tonnes
– 2013 Surplus: 105 – 102 = 3 million tonnes
– Total surplus for 2009-2013 = 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 10 million tonnes.
– Average surplus = Total surplus / Number of years = 10 / 5 = 2.0 million tonnes.
– This calculated average (2.0) does not match any of the options (1.53, 1.22, 1.44, 1.84). However, the official answer key lists D (1.84) as correct. This indicates a discrepancy between the data, calculation, and the official answer key. Assuming the official key is correct in the exam context, the answer is 1.84.