Data Interpretation questions and answers

Data Interpretation Questions and Answers

Data Interpretation questions test one's ability in analysing data, inspecting the elements in data and interpreting them to extract maximum information from the given set of data or information. The data is usually given in the form of charts, tables and graphs.

Practise with our Data Interpretation questions and answers to help you know what to expect, improve your speed and confidence and be really prepared for the actual test.

26.

The following pie-chart shows the sources of funds to be collected by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for its Phase II projects. Study the pie-chart and answers the question that follow.

Sources of funds to be arranged by NHAI for Phase II projects (in crores Rs.)

The approximate ratio of the funds to be arranged through Toll and that through Market Borrowing is

A.

2 : 9

B.

1 : 6

C.

3 : 11

D.

2 : 5

Correct answer is B

Required ratio = 4910/29952 = 1/6.1 ≈ 1/6

27.

The following pie-chart shows the sources of funds to be collected by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for its Phase II projects. Study the pie-chart and answers the question that follow.

Sources of funds to be arranged by NHAI for Phase II projects (in crores Rs.)

The central angle corresponding to Market Borrowing is

A.

52°

B.

137.8°

C.

187.2°

D.

192.4°

Correct answer is C

Central angle corresponding to Market Borrowing = ( 29952/57600 x 360°) = 187.2°

28.

The following pie-chart shows the sources of funds to be collected by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for its Phase II projects. Study the pie-chart and answers the question that follow.

Sources of funds to be arranged by NHAI for Phase II projects (in crores Rs.)

If the toll is to be collected through an outsourced agency by allowing a maximum 10% commission, how much amount should be permitted to be collected by the outsourced agency, so that the project is supported with Rs. 4910 crores?

A.

Rs. 6213 crores

B.

Rs. 5827 crores

C.

Rs. 5401 crores

D.

Rs. 5316 crores

Correct answer is C

Amount permitted

= (Funds required from Toll for projects of Phase II) + (10% of these funds)

= Rs. 4910 crores + Rs. (10% of 4910) crores

= Rs. (4910 + 491) crores

= Rs. 5401 crores.

29.

The following pie-chart shows the sources of funds to be collected by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for its Phase II projects. Study the pie-chart and answers the question that follow.

Sources of funds to be arranged by NHAI for Phase II projects (in crores Rs.)

If NHAI could receive a total of Rs. 9695 crores as External Assistance, by what percent (approximately) should it increase the Market Borrowing to arrange for the shortage of funds?

A.

4.5%

B.

7.5%

C.

6%

D.

8%

Correct answer is C

Shortage of funds arranged through External Assistance } = Rs. (11486 - 9695) crores

= Rs. 1791 crores.

Therefore Increase required in Market Borrowing = Rs. 1791 crores.

Percentage increase required = ( 1791/29952 x 100 ) % = 5.98% ≈ 6%.

30.

The following pie-chart shows the sources of funds to be collected by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for its Phase II projects. Study the pie-chart and answers the question that follow.

Sources of funds to be arranged by NHAI for Phase II projects (in crores Rs.)

Near about 20% of the funds are to be arranged through:

A.

SPVS

B.

External Assistance

C.

Annuity

D.

Market Borrowing

Correct answer is B

20% of the total funds to be arranged = Rs. (20% of 57600) crores

= Rs. 11520 crores

≈ Rs. 11486 crores.

Rs. 11486 crores is the amount of funds to be arranged through External Assistance