Question

In 1984–85 what percentage of total value of exports accounts for items related to food?

• A. 23%
• B. 29.2%
• C. 32%
• D. 22%

Hint:

For year-to-year “exceeds by” questions, always subtract to get the earlier year's value before calculating percentages. Avoid jumping directly into ratios without aligning years first.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify known data from table and statements
From the problem statement:
- Total value of exports in 1985–86 = Rs. 25800 crore.
- Food accounts for 23% of total in 1985–86.
- The 1985–86 food exports exceed the 1984–85 food exports by Rs. 1006 crore.
Step 2: Find food exports in 1985–86
Food exports in 1985–86 = \( 23% \) of 25800
= \( 0.23 \times 25800 \)
= Rs. \( 5934 \) crore.
Step 3: Find food exports in 1984–85
Given: 1985–86 food exports exceed 1984–85 food exports by Rs. 1006 crore.
Thus: 1984–85 food exports = \( 5934 - 1006 \)
= Rs. \( 4928 \) crore.
Step 4: Find total exports in 1984–85
From table: Total exports in 1984–85 = Rs. 22400 crore.
Step 5: Calculate percentage of total
Percentage = \( \frac{\text{Food exports 1984–85}}{\text{Total exports 1984–85}} \times 100 \)
= \( \frac{4928}{22400} \times 100 \)
= \( 22.0% \) exactly.
Step 6: Cross-check
If 22% of 22400 = 4928, then 4928 + 1006 = 5934 (which matches 1985–86 food value).
All checks confirm correctness.
Therefore, the answer is (d) 22%.