Table 1: state-wise foreign investment (Rs crore) in 2022. Table 2: sector split (same for every state).
| State | Foreign Investment (Rs crore) |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 3120 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3560 |
| Gujarat | 3940 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1380 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1460 |
| Delhi | 1660 |
| Haryana | 3880 |
| Sector | Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Defence | 25.6 |
| Telecom | 13.5 |
| Insurance | 18.5 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 8.5 |
| Construction | 14.4 |
| Others | 19.5 |
For which of the following pairs of states is the ratio of foreign investment in the Defence sector 52 : 23?
ARajasthan, Tamil Nadu ✓ Correct
BHaryana, Tamil Nadu
CMadhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh
DMadhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Correct answer: (A) Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The pair with a defence ratio of 52 to 23 is Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
The defence share is 25.6 percent for every state, so the ratio reduces to the ratio of total investments.
Defence in Rajasthan is 25.6 percent of 3120, which is 798.72 crore.
Defence in Tamil Nadu is 25.6 percent of 1380, which is 353.28 crore.
The ratio 798.72 to 353.28 simplifies to 52 to 23.
So the required pair is Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
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