To compare the rainfall data, India Meteorological Department (IMD) calculated the Long Period Average (LPA) of rainfall during period June-August for each of the 16 states. The figure given below shows the actual rainfall (measured in mm) during June-August, 2019 and the percentage deviations from LPA of respective states in 2018. Each state along with its actual rainfall is presented in the figure.
If a ‘Heavy Monsoon State’ is defined as a state with actual rainfall from June-August, 2019 of 900 mm or more, then approximately what percentage of ‘Heavy Monsoon States’ have a negative deviation from respective LPAs in 2019?
Correct Answer :
42.86
Solution :
To solve this question, we first identify the states that qualify as ‘Heavy Monsoon States’ based on having actual rainfall of 900 mm or more during June-August, 2019.
Next, among these identified states, we determine how many experienced a negative deviation from their respective Long Period Averages (LPAs) in 2019.
Finally, we calculate the percentage of these negative deviation states out of the total number of Heavy Monsoon States to find the correct option.
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