Model 8 Population Based Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 1 [SSC CGL Tier-II 2015]

From 1980-1990, the population of a country increased by 20%. From 1990-2000, the population of the country increased by 20%. From 2000-2010, the population of the country increased by 20%. Then the overall increased population (in percentage) of the country from 1980-2010 was

a) 60 %

b) 72.2 %

c) 72.8 %

d) 62.8 %

Question : 2 [SSC CGL Prelim 2003]

The present population of a city is 180000. If it increases at the rate of 10% per annum, its population after 2 years will be :

a) 227800

b) 207800

c) 217800

d) 237800

Question : 3 [SSC Constable 2013]

Raman's salary is increased by 5% this year. If his present salary is Rs.1,806, the last year's salary was

a) Rs.1620

b) Rs.1720

c) Rs.1520

d) Rs.1801

Question : 4 [SSC CGL Prelim 2008]

The population of a town increases every year by 4%. If its present population is 50,000, then after 2 years it will be

a) 54,000

b) 53,900

c) 54,080

d) 54,900

Question : 5 [SSC CHSL 2015]

An epidemic broke out in a village in which 5% of the population died. Of the remaining, 20% fled out of panic. If the present population is 4655, then the population of the village originally was

a) 6125

b) 6000

c) 5955

d) 5995