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April 4, 2020

How to Solve Questions Based on Data Interpretation NET exam

Myth: There are Students who think “I will solve at least 10/10 Question from DI and
Maths based Reasoning”; But due to lack of Practice/Formula & Proper Guide about
how to solve them in given time they waste ample amount in the calculation and solving
these Question.
DI based question asked in NTA UGC NET Exam is not as much as tough
which is asked in Bank PO/SO exams. The difficulty is also not as asked in
MBA entrance exam but it is somewhat of the mediocre level (Not Too
Easy; Nor Too Tough !)

Data Interpretation NET Exam Paper Pattern Overview: How to prepare?

In UGC NET exam, Based on Last 10 Year Papers we see there will be (5-6) Questions
Based on DI. Most of the cases, they will be based on Table & PI/Bar Chart. On very few
occasion question were based on two tables.
So…Let’s have look at the number of question asked in the last 10 years so that you can
plan your focus area of Study

Below is the list of the name of the exam along with no of the question
asked in the UGC NET EXAM.

Dec 2019 (Similar Pattern Based on Tabular and BAR Chart )

June 2019 (Mostly 5 MCQ Question based on Percentage and Average on Tabular
Data )
Dec 2018 (Mostly 5 MCQ Question based on Questions based on Basic math
operation)
July 2018(5 MCQ Based on production, exports and per capita consumption of
rice- Again Basic Math Operation)
Nov 2017 (5 MCQ Based on Number of registered vehicles in India and India’s
population- Basic Math Operation)
January 2017 (6 MCQs Based on Two Data Tables)
August 2016 (6 MCQs Based on Two Data Tables) (Re-test)
July 2016 (6 MCQs Based on Two tables. Questions based on Basic math
operation)
December 2015 (6 MCQs Based on Tabular data on Population Growth)
June 2015 (6 MCQs Based on Tabular data. questions are based on avg & %)

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 December 2014 (6 MCQs based on CO 2emissions. Mostly on % growth and
relative changes)
June 2014 (6 MCQs on Irrigation Data Interpretation. Mostly again based on % )
December 2013 (6 MCQs on Foreign Tourist Arrivals Data Interpretation. Most of
the Questions are based on relative comparisons. )
September 2013 (4 MCQs on Data production of energy Interpretation) (Re-test)
June 2013 (6 MCQs on Major Horticulture Crops Tabular Data Interpretation)
December 2012 (6th MCQs on Government Expenditures on Social Services Data
Interpretation)
June 2012 (2 MCQs on based on total electricity generation PI Chart Data
Interpretation)
December 2011 (2 MCQs on based total CO2 emissions PI Chart Data
Interpretation)
June 2011 (3 Question Based on Numerical Values Data Interpretation)
December 2010 (5 MCQs based on the production of electronic items Data
Interpretation)
June 2010 (3 MCQs Based on Bar Chart Data Interpretation)

The Significant change we see in the paper pattern over years is that
previously there is 5-6 Question based out of 1 Dataset. However, now we
see 3-3 Question on two type of data set. Also in the last few year questions
were asked mostly based on tabular data. This is a little tricky as this will
be time-consuming for candidates to analyse two datasets and solve 3
question based on each data set.
By the way below is the Official Syllabus for Data Interpretation Topics
for UGC NET EXAM (You can read other topics by clicking on the links to
open notes in the new page.)

Unit-VII Data Interpretation

Data Interpretation Tricks for UGC NET exam: How to prepare well?
We will also discuss in details how to solve toughest DI …..and we will solve some
practice set after reading the article.

I have compiled from various sites….a good study material for you in one place.

Hope you will enjoy it….First, we will discuss various tips and tricks for solving DI/Data
interpretation….So get ready for DI solving tricks and tips.

What kind of Data set can we expect in Exam?

Data can be written or represented in 4 Forms(Data can be presented either through
words as in case-lets or through pictorial methods. Out of all the types of pictorial
charts, table, bar chart, pie chart and line chart are most frequently used types)

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 Numerical:- Data in the numerical form
Table Form:- Data in Tabular Form
Mixed form:- Data in Mix Form
Graphical form Like Line, Bar graph, PI Chart etc.

Tricks to Crack Data Interpretation

The aim is to test not only quantitative skill but also relative, comparative and
analytical
ability.
The crux of the matter is to find a relationship between the two tables or graphs
before attempting the questions.
Data Interpretation questions are based on the information given in tables and
graphs. These questions test your ability to interpret the information presented
and to select the appropriate data for answering a question
Get a general picture of the information before reading the question.
Avoid lengthy calculations generally, data interpretation questions do not require
to do extensive calculations and computations. Most questions simply require
reading the data correctly and carefully.
Breakdown lengthy questions into smaller parts and eliminate impossible choices.
Answer the questions asked and not what you think the questions should be.
Tables are often used in reports, magazines and newspaper to present a set of
numerical facts.

FEW IMPORTANT AREAS

Percentage and Ratio applications: These two chapters from Quantitative Aptitude
has a certain role to be played in DI calculation. This has been seen most of the question
in UGC NET exam are based on Percentage and Average Calculation. A ratio is another
important topic to care about.

Master your Percentage, Ratio, Profit and Loss, Average, Interest Calculations
You should Master your two-digit addition which will enhance your calculation
speed
Some other necessary things are learned multiplication tricks for three/four digits,
Square, Cube.
Avoid Unnecessary Calculation

Approximation techniques: A very large number of these questions check your

ability to compare or calculate fractions and percentages. If you sit down to actually
calculate the answer, you would end up spending more time than required. Here are a
few ideas that you can use for approximation.

Learn the concept of Approximations and Estimations. These are very important
to solve DI questions very fast.

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 When trying to calculate (approximate) a fraction p/q, add value to the
denominator and corresponding value to the numerator before calculating
(approximating).
If the percentage growth rate is r for a period of t years, the overall growth rate is
approximate: rt + t * (t-1) * r2 / 2. Follow RS Aggrawal Book

Calculation Techniques specific to the data sets: There are calculation

techniques especially in case of Pie Chart, Line Chart and Bar chart that one should
know to reduce the calculation time.

Pie Chart is a circular form of Data representation. In this, the circle is divided into
sectors either percentwise or degree-wise. In the per cent-wise division, the total area of
the chart is taken to be 100% and in degrees division, the total area of the chart is taken
to be 360o.

Don’t use calculators while Practice:

Solve questions in the order in which they appear:

It is usually seen that the answer to the first question is useful in solving the next
question. So it is advisable that you solve the questions in the order in which they
appear.

Also if you make mistakes while calculating the first question, you will most probably
make mistakes in the subsequent questions. So be double sure of your answers.

Solved Question Based on 2018 Exam

Based on the table, answer the questions that follow (Questions 1-5):
The following table indicates the percentage of students enrolled in various faculties of a
university. The total number of students in the university is 12000, out of which 52% are
males and remaining are females.

Percentage of students faculty wise

Name of Percentage (%) of

faculty students

Science 17%

Education 30%

Engineering 8%

Performing Arts 26%

Social Sciences 19%

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Question 1- Approximately, how many female students are there in the faculty of
performing Arts if the proportion of males and females is the same for this faculty as for
the whole university?

Options:-

1. (A) 2560
2. (B) 2678
3. (C) 1610
4. (D) 1498

ANS. D

The proportion of males for the whole university is 52%. Thus the proportion of males
for faculty of performing arts will also be 52%. This means that proportion of female =
100 – 52 = 48%
Number of females in faculty of performing arts will be = 12000 × 26% × 48% = 1497.6
or 1498 approx. Here since we need 26% of 48% of 12,000, we could have obtained
answer by following way: 26% of 48% of 12,000, = 26% of Half of 12,000 = 26% of
6,000 = One-fourth of 6,000 = 1500 The answer closest to 1500 is 1498.
Question 2. Supposing, the number available in the faculty of Engineering doubles
keeping the total number in the University to be the same by reducing the student
numbers in faculty of performing Arts and faculty of Education equally, the number of
students available in the faculty of Education will be:

Options:-

(A) 2960
(B) 3120
(C) 2680
(D) 3125

ANS. B

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The number of students in the faculty of Engineering = 8% of 12000

But this number doubles, which comes equally from both Performing Arts & Education
(4% each).
Thus, the reduction in Education will be by 4% of 12000.
After re-adjustment number of students in Education will be (30-4) = 26% of 12000=
3120
Please note the point that, in this question, we never calculated the absolute number, till
the last step. We just kept adding/subtracting in percentages only. This makes the
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question easier and calculation faster.
Question 3 – The number of male students exceeding female students is:

Options:-

1. (A) 1680
2. (B) 1400
3. (C) 480
4. (D) 800

ANS. C

The number of Male students = 52% & Number of Female students = 48% Answer is
(52 – 48)% of 12000 = 4% of 12000 = 480 Please note the point that, in this question,
we never calculated the absolute number, till the last step. We just kept
adding/subtracting in percentages only. This makes the question easier and calculation
faster.
Question 4.) If half of the students from the faculty of Education and all of the students
from the faculty of social sciences are females, then the number of female students in
the three remaining faculties altogether will be:

Options:-

1. (A) 960
2. (B) 1240
3. (C) 1680
4. (D) 840

ANS. C

Question 5.) The difference in the number of students enrolled in the faculty of Science
as compared to the number of students enrolled in the faculty of Engineering, is:

Options:- (A) 1180

(B) 2040

(C) 960

(D) 1080

ANS. D

We have deliberately not given an explanation of 4,5 Question; Try

solving them yourself

Some Important Videos on Data Interpretation

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(Kudos to PKR TitBits Team to publish easy and good videos on these topics You Can
see those in below Playlist)

Watch Video At: https://youtu.be/videoseries

Some Solved Examples

Directions (Questions: 01 – 06): Study the table and answer the given
questions:
Data related to no.of employees who joined (Jo) and left (Le) 5 given companies during
5 given years.
(Consider the given companies started in 2001.)

5 tricks to crack Data Interpretation

1).If the ratio of the number of male to female employees in company B at

the end of 2003 was 5 : 6, what was the number of female employees in
company b at the end of 2003?

1. 208
2. 172
3. 186
4. 192
5. 212

[su_quote cite=”UGC NET PAPER 1 Team”]Ans : 1. Total number of employees in

company B at the end of 2003 = 148 + 172 -60 +188 – 96=352 Read no .of female
employees = 6/11 ×352 =192 So the Answer is: 4[/su_quote]

2). What was the total number of employees in company A at the end of
2004?

1. 347
2. 363
3. 329
4. 335
5. 341

Ans: 2.Total no.of employees in company A at the end of 2004 = 161 + 148 – 58 +135 –
69 +112 – 88 = 556 – 215=341 So the Answer is: 5

3). The number of employees in company E at the end of 2002 is what per
cent more than the
the number of employees in company C at the end of 2002?
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 1. 9 × 1/5
2. 3 × 4/5
3. 11 × 1/5
4. 7 × 3/5
5. 5 × 4/5

Ans :3. Number of employees in company E at the end of 2002 = 128 +191 – 50 = 269
Number of employees in Company C at the end of 2002 = 179 +161 – 90 =250 :. Read%
= 269 -250/ 250 × 100= 19/250 ×100 = 38/5 = 7 × 3/5% more So the Answer is: 4
4).In which of the given companies the number of employees was the
highest at the end of
2002?

1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. E

In 2002, the no.of employees in company A = 161 +148 – 58 =251 Similary in company
B = 148 + 172 – 60 = 260 In company C = 179 + 161 -90 = 340 -90 =250 In company D
= 116 + 208 – 60 = 324 – 60 = 264 In company E = 128 + 191 – 50 = 269 Hence the
no.of employees in company E is the maximum at the end of 2002. So the answer is 5.
5).What is the average number of employees who joined company D
during all the given years
together?

1. 166
2. 156
3. 162
4. 164
5. 158

[su_quote cite=”UGC NET PAPER 1 Team”]Total no.of employees who joined company
D = 116 +208 + 169 +142 +155 = 790 :. Average = 790/5 = 158 So the Answer is:
5[/su_quote]

6).What is the ratio of the total number of employees who joined company
C in 2003 and 2004
together to the total number of employees who left company E in
2003,2004 and 2005
together?

1. 11 : 9
2. 22 : 19
3. 13 : 9
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 4. 11 : 7

[su_quote cite=”UGC NET PAPER 1 Team”]Ans .Read ratio = 143 + 165/79 + 82 + 91 =

308/252 = 11/9 =11 : 9[/su_quote]

Download Practise Set of 30 Question

DI section is the most typical and time consuming for most of the aspirants but if you
believe in smart work you can subdue this problem.
Things you should adopt are as follows.

First and foremost learn tables up to 30. This will make your life
easier.
Learn Percentage table. For an example (66.66% = 2/3, 33.33%=1/3,
14.285%= 1/7 etc.).
Discover your own methods, in which you are very comfortable when
it comes to long addition, subtraction, multiplication. You can use the
Internet to choose them.
Learn the fraction table. Up to at least 20( Example 1/16= 0.0625) and
start playing with them :p
Search for methods like approximation, ratio etc to reduce the
complexity of calculation.
Do mental math exercises when you find yourself free. It’ll really
help you.
Apart from your daily math routine. Give some extra time to improve
your calculation part because DI is all about calculation.
Lastly, I’d suggest panacea for all diseases is practice. Practice as
much as possible.

Some Reference Materials you follow for more details:

https://gradeup-question-
images.grdp.co/liveData/f/2018/9/IIBPS%20PO%20DI%20English.pdf-38.pdf
Data-Interpretation.pdf [Source shriramedu.com ]
Solved Papers from various sources like [UGC NET /humanperitus website/ edu-
uncle etc.]
http://www.indiabix.com/data-interpretation/questions-and-answers/
http://www.indiabix.com/data-interpretation/table-charts/
http://www.campusgate.co.in/2014/03/data-interpretation-pie-charts.html
http://mrunal.org/2012/11/aptitude-data-interpretation-di-bar-pie-ssc-fci-
nov.html

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