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Table 1: state-wise foreign investment (Rs crore) in 2022. Table 2: sector split (same for every state).

StateForeign Investment (Rs crore)
Rajasthan3120
Madhya Pradesh3560
Gujarat3940
Tamil Nadu1380
Andhra Pradesh1460
Delhi1660
Haryana3880
SectorShare (%)
Defence25.6
Telecom13.5
Insurance18.5
Pharmaceuticals8.5
Construction14.4
Others19.5

What is the difference (in Rs crore) between the foreign investment in the Defence sector in Gujarat and in the Construction and Insurance sectors together in Madhya Pradesh?

A142.8
B184.4
C176.2
D162.6 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 162.6
Explanation

The difference is 162.6 crore.

Defence in Gujarat is 25.6 percent of 3940, which is 1008.64 crore.

Construction and Insurance together are 14.4 plus 18.5, that is 32.9 percent.

In Madhya Pradesh that is 32.9 percent of 3560, which is 1171.24 crore.

The difference is 1171.24 minus 1008.64.

This equals 162.6 crore.

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