Concept:Add the given passed candidates from Rural and Semi-urban, then match the total with the State capital data.Explanation:Candidates passed from Rural in 2012=1798 Candidates passed from Semi-urban in 2009=2513 Total candidates =1798+2513 Total =4311 From the table, State capital candidates passed in 2013 are equal to 4311. Hence, the required year is 2013.Answer:State capital passed candidates in 2013=4311. Correct option: A. 2013