Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the number of candidates who appeared (App), qualified (Qual) and were selected (Sel) in a competitive examination from four states Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra over the years 2012 to 2016.

Years

Delhi

Goa

Karnataka

Maharashtra

 

App

Qual

Sel

App

Qual

Sel

App

Qual

Sel

App

Qual

Sel

2012

8000

850

94

7800

810

82

7500

720

78

8200

680

85

2013

4800

500

48

7500

800

65

5600

620

85

6800

600

70

2014

9500

850

90

8800

920

86

7000

650

70

7800

720

84

2015

9000

800

70

7200

850

75

8500

950

80

5700

485

60

2016

7500

640

82

7400

560

70

4800

400

48

6500

525

65


The percentage of candidates that qualified from Goa over those that appeared from Goa is highest in the year ______.

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 20 Jul 2023 Shift 1)
View all SSC CGL Papers >
  1. 2013
  2. 2014
  3. 2012
  4. 2015

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 2015
super-pass-live
Free
SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 Full Test - 01
3.5 Lakh Users
100 Questions 200 Marks 60 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Calculation:

The percentage of candidates that qualified from Goa over those that appeared from Goa in 2012

⇒ (810/7800) × 100 = 10.38

The percentage of candidates that qualified from Goa over those that appeared from Goa in 2013

⇒ (800/7500) × 100 = 10.66

The percentage of candidates that qualified from Goa over those that appeared from Goa in 2014

⇒ (920/8800) × 100 = 10.45

The percentage of candidates that qualified from Goa over those that appeared from Goa in 2015

⇒ (850/7200) × 100 = 11.80

∴ The correct option is 4

Latest SSC CGL Updates

Last updated on Jul 21, 2025

-> NTA has released UGC NET June 2025 Result on its official website.

->  SSC Selection Post Phase 13 Admit Card 2025 has been released at ssc.gov.in

-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 has been announced for 14,582 vacancies of various Group B and C posts across central government departments.

-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025 in multiple shifts.

-> Candidates had filled out the SSC CGL Application Form from 9 June to 5 July, 2025. Now, 20 lakh+ candidates will be writing the SSC CGL 2025 Exam on the scheduled exam date. Download SSC Calendar 2025-25!

-> In the SSC CGL 2025 Notification, vacancies for two new posts, namely, "Section Head" and "Office Superintendent" have been announced.

-> Candidates can refer to the CGL Syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.

-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with the age limit varying from post to post. 

-> The SSC CGL Salary structure varies by post, with entry-level posts starting at Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 to 81,100/-) and going up to Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 to 1,42,400/-).

-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.

-> NTA has released the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2025 June on its official website.

More Data Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti master download teen patti app teen patti gold online teen patti gold teen patti master official