Question

The following data shows the number of students in different streams in a school: 

Which type of graph is best suited to represent this data?

• A. Bar Graph
• B. Pie Chart
• C. Line Graph
• D. None of them

Hint:

Bar Graphs are best for comparing discrete data across different categories.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Given: \[ \text{Stream data: Science = 120, Commerce = 80, Arts = 100} \] 
Step 1: Analyzing the Data The data shows the number of students in different streams. There are discrete categories (Science, Commerce, Arts), and we are interested in comparing their quantities. 
Step 2: Choosing the Appropriate Graph - A Bar Graph is ideal for comparing discrete categories. Each category (stream) can be represented by a bar with height proportional to the number of students. 
- A Pie Chart could also represent the distribution of students across streams, but it's more effective when showing proportions, not direct comparisons between categories.
- A Line Graph is used to represent data points over a continuous range (e.g., time) and is not suitable for this discrete category-based data.
Answer: The correct answer is option (1): Bar Graph.