2017 · Q110
[Figure: A table gives investment (in Rupees Hundred Crore) by type of industry/sector for the years 2005-06 to 2009-10:
| Type of industry/sector | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
| Manufacturing | 740 | 800 | 470 | 440 | 810 |
| Electrical | 500 | 520 | 600 | 650 | 800 |
| Services | 420 | 480 | 500 | 600 | 750 |
| Mining | 440 | 500 | 550 | 600 | 660 |
| Others | 800 | 900 | 980 | 1110 | 1080] |
What is the percentage increase in investment in the Electrical sector from 2005-06 to 2009-10?
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- A30%
- B40%
- C50%
- D60%
Explanation
Investment in the electrical sector rose from 500 to 800 (Rs hundred crore): (800 − 500)/500 = 60%. The rise from 500 to 800 is a three-fifths increase on the 2005–06 base. Hence (D).