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Answer the questions based on the following information. The following bar chart gives the growth percentage in the number of households in middle, upper-middle and high income categories in the four regions for the period between 1987-88 and 1994-95.

Question: 1

Which region showed the highest growth in number of households in all the income categories for the period?

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When analyzing percentage growth, always check the relative height of bars for each category to identify the highest value.
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  • North
  • South
  • West
  • None of these
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

To determine which region showed the highest growth in the number of households in all income categories, we need to consider the percentage growth in each region for the three categories (middle income, upper-middle income, and high income).
From the bar chart, we can see that South has the highest percentage growth in all three categories:
- For the middle income category, the growth is over 300%.
- For the upper-middle income category, the growth is also the highest in South.
- For the high income category, South again has the highest growth.
Thus, the correct answer is South.
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Question: 2

What was the total household income in northern region for upper-middle class?

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To calculate total income, multiply the number of households by the average income per household.
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  • Rs. 50 lakh
  • Rs. 500 million
  • Rs. 300 million
  • Cannot be determined
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The Correct Option is B

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The total household income for the northern region (upper-middle income) can be calculated using the given data: - Number of households in 1987-88 = 10,000 (in thousands) - Average household income = Rs. 50,000 \[ \text{Total household income} = 10,000 \times 50,000 = 500,000,000 \text{ or } 500 \text{ million} \] Thus, the total household income is Rs. 500 million.
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Question: 3

What is the percentage increase in total number of households for the northern region (upper-middle) over the given period?

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For percentage increase, we need both the initial and final values to calculate the change over time.
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  • 100%
  • 200%
  • 240%
  • Cannot be determined
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The percentage increase in total number of households cannot be determined directly from the given data, as we do not have information about the number of households in 1994-95. Hence, the correct answer is "Cannot be determined."
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Question: 4

What was the average income of the high-income group in 1987-88?

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  • Rs. 75,000
  • Rs. 25,000
  • Rs. 2,25,000
  • Cannot be determined
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The average household income of the high-income group in 1987-88 is provided directly in the table: \[ \text{Average income of high-income group} = Rs. 75,000 \] Thus, the correct answer is Rs. 75,000.
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