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In the year 1997, which state had the lowest percentage of candidates selected over the candidates appeared?
Options
A. Delhi
B. H.P
C. U.P
D. Punjab

Correct Answer

Punjab

Explanation

The percentages of candidates selected over the candidates appeared in 1997, for various states are:

(i) For Delhi =	❨	94	x 100	❩	% = 1.175%.
		8000

(ii) For H.P. =	❨	82	x 100	❩	% = 1.051%.
		7800

(iii) For U.P. =	❨	78	x 100	❩	% = 1.040%.
		7500

(iv) For Punjab	❨	85	x 100	❩	% = 1.037%.
		8200

(v) For Haryana	❨	75	x 100	❩	% = 1.172%.
		6400

Clearly, this percentage is lowest for Punjab.

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