Question

Approximately how many times larger was Sikkim's per capita elementary education spending (₹96,968) than Bihar's (₹10,710) in 2020–21?

Options

• About 20 times

• About 9 times

• About 4 times

• About 2 times

Answer 1

The ratio is \[\frac{96968}{10710} \approx 9.05\] meaning Sikkim spent roughly nine times as much per capita on elementary education as Bihar. This dramatic multiple underscores the significant state-wise differences in per capita elementary education spending.