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Table 1 shows state-wise foreign investment (in crore) in 2022. Table 2 shows the percentage distribution of each state's investment across sectors.

StateForeign Investment (in crore)
Rajasthan3120
Madhya Pradesh3560
Gujarat3940
Tamil Nadu1380
Andhra Pradesh1460
Delhi1660
Haryana3880
DefenseTelecomInsurancePharmaceuticalsConstructionOthers
25.6%13.5%18.5%8.5%14.4%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

Defence is 25.6% of every state's total, so the ratio of defence investment equals the ratio of totals. Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu is 3120 to 1380, which reduces to 52:23. Hence option A.

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