What is the percentage increase in investment in the Electrical sector

What is the percentage increase in investment in the Electrical sector from 2005-06 to 2009-10 ?

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UPSC CAPF – 2017

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This question requires data that was presented alongside the original question paper. Assuming the data provided was Gross Fixed Capital Formation (Investment) in ‘Electricity, gas and water supply’ as:
Investment in 2005-06 = 150 thousand crore rupees
Investment in 2009-10 = 225 thousand crore rupees
Percentage increase is calculated as: ((Final Value – Initial Value) / Initial Value) * 100
Increase in investment = 225 – 150 = 75 thousand crore rupees.
Percentage increase = (75 / 150) * 100 = (1/2) * 100 = 50%.

Percentage increase is calculated relative to the initial value: ((New Value – Old Value) / Old Value) * 100.

This type of question tests the ability to extract data from provided sources (like tables or graphs) and perform basic calculations involving percentages. The ‘Electrical sector’ is here interpreted as ‘Electricity, gas and water supply’ based on common sector classifications used in economic data.

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