1) In which of the fol lowing years, the percent increase of deficit was highest to that in the preceding year? A) 2002 - 2003 B) 1998- 1999 C) 2000 - 2001 D) 2003 - 2004 Answer: Option AExplanation: year than preceeding year 04-05 2600-4200=-1600 03-04 4200-3600=600 02-03 3600-2600=1000 01-02 2600-2800=-200 00-01 2800-2100=900 99-00 2100-3100=-1000 98-99 3100-2200=900 Highest in 2002-2003 than its preceding year