RRB NTPC · Question 104
Study the given data and answer the questions that follow: CULTIVATED AREA (in lakh hectares)
| State | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | 220 | 256 | 264 |
| Haryana | 120 | 108 | 151 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 100 | 143 | 128 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 40 | 85 | 90 |
| Maharashtra | 80 | 150 | 175 |
| Rajasthan | 30 | 26 | 24 |
What is the difference in total cultivated land in all the 3 years put together between Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh (in lakh hectares)?
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Answer: (C) 190
Explanation
Maharashtra: 80 + 150 + 175 = 405. Madhya Pradesh: 40 + 85 + 90 = 215. Difference = 190 lakh hectares.