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 |
The foreign investment in the Pharmaceutical sector in Andhra Pradesh is approximately what percent less than the foreign investment in the Telecom sector in Delhi?
A74.6
B44.6 ✓ Correct
C49.6
D45.8
Correct answer: (B) 44.6
Explanation
The pharmaceutical investment in AP is about 44.6 percent less than the telecom investment in Delhi.
Pharmaceuticals in AP is 8.5 percent of 1460, which is about 124.1 crore.
Telecom in Delhi is 13.5 percent of 1660, which is about 224.1 crore.
The difference is 224.1 minus 124.1, which is 100.
The percentage less is measured against the Delhi telecom value.
100 divided by 224.1 times 100 is about 44.6 percent.
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