In 2021, the quantitative section of slot 2 examinations in India featured several questions focused on local products and industries. These questions were designed to test candidates\“ analytical skills while incorporating elements of India\“s domestic market.
One notable question involved analyzing the production data of Indian textiles, particularly handloom and khadi products. Candidates were required to calculate growth rates, profit margins, and market share percentages based on given datasets.
Another quantitative problem centered around the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on the production statistics of basmati rice from Punjab and Haryana. The question involved complex calculations related to yield per hectare, export volumes, and price fluctuations in domestic markets.
The examination also included questions about the Indian pharmaceutical industry, requiring candidates to analyze data related to drug production, export figures, and domestic consumption patterns. These problems tested mathematical skills in percentage calculations, ratio analysis, and statistical interpretation.
Additionally, there were quantitative problems involving India\“s IT services sector, where candidates needed to work with data about software exports, employment statistics, and revenue growth patterns from major IT hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. |
