1.  In which of the given years the number of candidates appeared from State P has maximum percentage of qualified candidates?
A. 1997
B. 1998
C. 1999
D. 2001
E. 2000

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The percentages of candidates qualified to candidates appeared from State P during different years are:

For 1997 ( 780 x 100 ) % = 12.19%.
6400

For 1998 ( 1020 x 100 ) % = 11.59%.
8800

For 1999 ( 890 x 100 ) % = 11.41%.
7800

For 2000 ( 1010 x 100 ) % = 11.54%.
8750

For 2001 ( 1250 x 100 ) % = 12.82%.
9750

Therefore Maximum percentage is for the year 2001.