Indian Institute of Foreign Trade 2010 Solved Paper

We know that, female population = Total population - Male population.
Therefore, the percentage increase in Female population in 1996 =‌‌

(650−320)−(600−300)

(600−300)

×100=10%
The percentage increase in Female population in 1999 =‌‌

(750−400)−(700−380)

(700−380)

×100=9.37%
The percentage increase in Female population in 2004 =‌‌

(845−475)−(800−450)

(800−450)

×100=5.71%
The percentage increase in Female population in 2005
Hence, option D is the correct answer.