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Jn a school the periodical examinations are held every second month. In a session during Apr. 2001 - Mar. 2002, a student of Class IX appeared for each of the periodical exams. The aggregate marks obtained by him in each periodical exam are represented in the line-graph given below. Study the graph and answer the questions based on it.

 

MARKS OBTAINED BY A STUDENT IN SIX PERIODICAL EXAMS HELD IN EVERY TWO MONTHS DURING THE YEAR IN THE SESSION 2001-02

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1)

In which periodical exams there is a fall in percentage of marks as compared to the previous periodical exams ?


A) None

B) Jun. 01

C) Oct. 01

D) Feb. 02

E) None of these

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

As is clear from the graph, the total marks obtained in periodical exams, go on increasing. Since, the maximum marks for all the periodical exams are same, it implies that the percentage of marks also goes on increasing. Thus, in none of the periodical exams, there is a fall in percentage of marks compared to the previous exam.