With reference to the above table, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made? 1. Higher per capita income is generally associated with higher Tele-density. 2. Higher GDP growth rate always ensures higher per capita income. 3. Higher GDP growth rate does not necessarily ensure higher Tele-density. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 1 and 3 ✓ UPSC's answer
- (d) 3 only
Why the answer is (c)
• Statement 1 holds as a general pattern: most high-income states have high tele-density (State 7: income 900, tele-density 104·86; State 10: income 893, tele-density 96·7; State 14: income 864, tele-density 97·9), while most low-income states have low tele-density (State 11: income 363, tele-density 57·7; State 17: income 335, tele-density 49·9; State 2: income 419, tele-density 35·88).
• Statement 2 fails: State 3 has one of the highest GDP growth rates (10·83%) but the lowest per capita income (254 dollars).
• Statement 3 holds: State 4 grows at 9·78% but has a tele-density of only 5·94.
• So 1 and 3, option (c).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 only
- Statement 3 is also valid (State 4: 9·78% growth, 5·94 tele-density).
- (b) 2 and 3
- Statement 2 is wrong: State 3 has 10·83% growth but only 254 dollars per capita income.
- (d) 3 only
- Statement 1 is also valid as a general pattern.
Asked in the CSAT Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018, held on 3 June 2018. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.