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 was the percentage increase of land under cultivation in Punjab in the year 2013 as against 2011?

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RRB NTPC · Question 105

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 was the percentage increase of land under cultivation in Punjab in the year 2013 as against 2011?

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Answer: (A) 20

Explanation

Punjab went from 220 (2011) to 264 (2013): an increase of 44, and 44/220 × 100 = 20%.