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Tables I and II below present analysis of people involved in a total of 10,000 road accidents which happened in Delhi during the year 2020 in accordance to both analysis of severity and fatalities. Taking it. on an average three (3) people were involved in each road accident. In accordance with the data in the tables. answer the questions:

Table - I: Analysis of Severity

Uninjured

47%

First-Aid Required

6%

Mild Bruises

9%

Hospitalization

19%

Fatalities

19%

Table - II: Analysis of Fatalities

Head Injuries

69%

Damage to Internal Organs

21%

Fire Casuality

3%

Blood-Loss

7%

From the data in Tables I and II, it can be concluded that:

The correct answer is

the likelihood of surviving an accident is greater than that of dying in an accident

Let's analyze the data provided in the tables about road accidents in Delhi during the year 2020. We are given that there were a total of 10,000 road accidents, and on average, three people were involved in each accident. This means the total number of people involved in these accidents is:

Total people involved = Total accidents × Average people per accident

Total people involved = $10,000 \times 3 = 30,000$ people

Analyzing Road Accident Severity Data (Table I)

Table I breaks down the 30,000 people involved based on the severity of the outcome:

Severity Percentage of People Involved
Uninjured 47%
First-Aid Required 6%
Mild Bruises 9%
Hospitalization 19%
Fatalities 19%

Based on these percentages, we can calculate the number of people in each category:

  • Uninjured: $47\%$ of $30,000 = 0.47 \times 30,000 = 14,100$ people
  • First-Aid Required: $6\%$ of $30,000 = 0.06 \times 30,000 = 1,800$ people
  • Mild Bruises: $9\%$ of $30,000 = 0.09 \times 30,000 = 2,700$ people
  • Hospitalization: $19\%$ of $30,000 = 0.19 \times 30,000 = 5,700$ people
  • Fatalities: $19\%$ of $30,000 = 0.19 \times 30,000 = 5,700$ people

Let's quickly verify the total number of people: $14,100 + 1,800 + 2,700 + 5,700 + 5,700 = 30,000$. This matches the total number of people involved.

Understanding Road Accident Fatalities (Table II)

Table II provides an analysis of the causes of the fatalities (the 19% or 5,700 people mentioned above):

Cause of Fatality Percentage of Fatalities
Head Injuries 69%
Damage to Internal Organs 21%
Fire Casuality 3%
Blood-Loss 7%

This table tells us why people died, but it is based on the percentage of people who were fatalities, not the total number of people involved in accidents.

Evaluating Conclusions from the Data

Now let's evaluate each of the given conclusions based on the data in Tables I and II.

Conclusion 1: drunken driving is dangerous.

The provided tables contain information about the severity of outcomes and causes of fatalities. They do not provide any data about the causes of the accidents themselves, such as drunken driving. Therefore, we cannot conclude this statement from the given data.

Conclusion 2: more accidents happen at night because of fatigue and poor visibility.

The tables do not contain any information about the time of day the accidents occurred or factors like fatigue and visibility. This conclusion cannot be drawn based on the data provided.

Conclusion 3: motorcycle drivers are at a greater risk of being involved in an accident than automobile drivers.

The data in the tables is aggregated for all people involved in road accidents. It does not differentiate between types of vehicles or the roles of the people involved (driver, passenger, pedestrian, etc.). Therefore, we cannot conclude anything about the relative risk for different types of drivers from this data.

Conclusion 4: the likelihood of surviving an accident is greater than that of dying in an accident.

From Table I, we know the percentage of people who were fatalities is 19%. The people who survived are everyone who was not a fatality. This includes those who were Uninjured, required First-Aid, had Mild Bruises, or required Hospitalization.

Percentage of people who survived = Percentage Uninjured + Percentage First-Aid Required + Percentage Mild Bruises + Percentage Hospitalization

Percentage of people who survived = $47\% + 6\% + 9\% + 19\%$

Percentage of people who survived = $81\%$

Comparing the likelihood (percentage) of surviving to the likelihood (percentage) of dying:

  • Likelihood of surviving = $81\%$
  • Likelihood of dying (fatalities) = $19\%$

Since $81\%$ is much greater than $19\%$, the likelihood of surviving an accident is indeed greater than that of dying in an accident, according to the data in Table I.

Based on the analysis of the options against the provided data, only the fourth conclusion can be supported by the information in Table I.

Revision Table: Key Road Accident Data Points

Metric Value/Percentage Source Table Relevance to Conclusions
Total Accidents (2020, Delhi) 10,000 Problem Statement Context for total people involved
Avg People per Accident 3 Problem Statement Context for total people involved
Total People Involved 30,000 Calculation Basis for severity percentages
Fatalities 19% of people involved Table I Directly used for conclusion 4
Survived (Non-Fatalities) 81% of people involved Table I (calculated) Directly used for conclusion 4
Fatal Causes (e.g., Head Injuries) Percentages of Fatalities Table II Details about *why* people died (subset of fatalities)

Additional Information on Road Accident Analysis

Analyzing road accident data is crucial for improving traffic safety. Data can be categorized in many ways, including:

  • Severity of Injury: As seen in Table I, outcomes can range from uninjured to fatal. This helps understand the impact of accidents.
  • Type of Vehicle: Data can show if certain vehicles (cars, motorcycles, trucks) are more frequently involved or have higher fatality rates. This was not provided in the question's tables.
  • Cause of Accident: Factors like drunken driving, speeding, distracted driving, poor road conditions, or weather are often recorded. This information was missing from the provided data.
  • Time and Location: Analyzing when (time of day, day of week) and where (specific roads, intersections) accidents occur helps identify high-risk areas and times. This was also missing here.
  • Demographics: Age and experience of drivers involved can be important factors.

The tables provided focus specifically on the outcomes for people involved (severity) and the medical reasons for death among fatalities. While useful, a complete picture for devising safety measures would require data on causes, locations, and vehicle types.

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Important Questions from Tabulation

  1. The table shows District-wise data of a number of primary school teachers posted in schools of a city.

    Study the table and answer the question:

    District

    Male teachers

    Female teachers

    East

    1650

    2375

    North

    1075

    2651

    West

    1280

    1520

    South

    1170

    1085

    Central

    690

    859


    What is the difference between the total number of male teachers in the districts East, North, West taken together and the total number of female teachers in the districts East and South?
  2. Table shows income (in Rs. ) received by 4 employees of a company during the month of December 2020 and all their income sources.

    Source

    Amit

    Suresh

    Nitin

    Varun

    Salary

    35000

    38500

    29000

    42000

    Arrears

    6000

    6300

    5000

    7500

    Bonus

    1000

    1100

    1000

    1240

    Overtime

    1800

    1950

    1400

    1500


    What is the ratio of salary of Varun to his income other than salary?
  3. Study the table and answer the question:

    Income (Rs.)

    No. of persons

    Less than 200

    12

    Less than 250

    26

    Less than 300

    34

    Less than 350

    40

    Less than 400

    50


    What is the percentage of persons earning Rs. 250 or more?
  4. The following table shows the annual profit of a company (in Rs. lakh).

    2014-2015

    2015-2016

    2016-0217

    2017-2018

    2018-2019

    625

    690

    725

    775

    815

    The period which has the maximum percentage increase in profit over the previous year is:

  5. The table given below shows the number of persons participating in a survey from 6 different states.

    States Persons 
    S1100
    S2200 
    S3400 
    S4500 
    S5600 
    S6800

    What is the ratio of number of person participating in a survey from state S3 to the number of person participating in a survey from state S4?

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