Question
Index number of area under principal crops with base year 1981-82 (= 100) are riven below:
|
Years |
Food grains |
Base 1981-82 = 100 Non-food grains |
|
1990-1991 |
100.7 |
120.0 |
|
1993-1994 |
96.7 |
127.3 |
|
1994-1995 |
97.6 |
126.2 |
|
1995-1996 |
95.3 |
131.7 |
|
1996-1997 |
97.4 |
134.6 |
|
1997-1998 |
97.6 |
133.5 |
|
1998-1999 |
98.8 |
135.4 |
Interpret the data. What conclusions would you draw? Write a short note.
Solution
The index numbers reveal the following trend with respect to the area under cultivation for grain and non-foodgrains.
Over a period of time i.e. for the last 7 years area under cultivation for food grains is showing a downward/ decreasing trend and that of nonfood grains is showing an upward trend.
