GSEB Graphs in Economics MCQ — Class 12

What does a simple bar diagram usually compare?

Bar heights represent category values on a common scale.

Which diagram represents parts of a whole as sectors?

A pie diagram divides a full circle among components.

What is the total angle in a pie diagram?

All sectors together make one complete circle.

In a time-series graph, which variable usually appears on the horizontal axis?

Time runs along the horizontal axis; the measured variable is vertical.

What does a clustered bar diagram place side by side?

Adjacent bars allow comparison of related series within categories.

What does a divided bar diagram show?

Each bar is subdivided to reveal the components of its total.

Why should a diagram have a clear title?

A title supplies the subject and context of the display.

What does a legend explain?

A legend identifies the represented groups or components.

Why must measurement units be stated?

Units distinguish rupees, persons, percentages and other quantities.

Which tool can help prepare a graph from tabulated data?

Spreadsheet tools can organise data and draw suitable graphs.

1. Which display suits comparing the output of four separate factories?

1. A pie with no total
2. An unlabelled line
3. A map of unrelated districts
4. Simple bar diagram

2. A student wants to compare exports and imports for each of five years. Which diagram fits?

1. One bar without components
2. A graph with no scale
3. Clustered bar diagram
4. Single pie for all years

3. A household budget is divided among rent, food and other expenses. Which display shows shares directly?

1. A map of cities
2. Pie diagram
3. Time series of rainfall
4. A single unsplit bar