Question

If the yield per hectare of sugar is 3.86 tons, what is the ratio of area employed to produce sugar in Bihar to Gujarat?

• A. 1.15
• B. 1.45
• C. 1.35
• D. Data insufficient

Hint:

When given yield, divide production by yield to get area; then form ratios for comparison.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

From chart: - Bihar sugar = 1500 million tons.
- Gujarat sugar = 1000 million tons.
Area for sugar in each state = \(\frac{\text{Production}}{\text{Yield}}\).
Bihar area = \(1500 / 3.86 \approx 388.6\) million hectares.
Gujarat area = \(1000 / 3.86 \approx 259.1\) million hectares.
Ratio (Bihar : Gujarat) ≈ \(388.6 : 259.1 \approx 1.50\), closest to 1.45 in given options.