Data Interpretation is an important topic in the Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation section in XAT exam. Practising this topic will increase your score overall and make your conceptual grip on XAT exam stronger.
This article gives you a full set of XAT Data Interpretation MCQs with explanations and XAT previous year questions (PYQs) for effective practice. Practice of Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation MCQs including Data Interpretation questions regularly will improve accuracy, speed, and confidence in the XAT 2026 exam.
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XAT Data Interpretation MCQs with Solutions
1.
One third of the buses from City A to City B stop at City C, while the rest go non-stop to City B. One third of the passengers, in the buses stopping at City C, continue to City B, while the rest alight at City C. All the buses have equal capacity and always start full from City A. What proportion of the passengers going to City B from City A travel by a bus stopping at City C?- \( \frac{1}{7} \)
- \( \frac{1}{9} \)
- \( \frac{1}{3} \)
- \( \frac{7}{9} \)
- \( \frac{4}{9} \)
2.
Let ‘R’ be the ratio of Foreign Exchange Earnings from Tourism in India (in US million) to Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India (in million). Assume that R increases linearly over the years. If we draw a pie chart of R for all the years, the angle subtended by the biggest sector in the pie chart would be approximately:- 24
- 30
- 36
- 42
- 48
3.
Which is the fastest train between HHH and NNN?
- 1111
- 2222
- 4444
- 7777
- 9999
4.
The figure below shows the graph of a function \(f(x)\). How many solutions does the equation \(f(f(x))=15\) have?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- cannot be determined from the given graph
5.
Read the following newspaper report: In a new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), researchers explored how caffeine can serve as a “mild anti-depressant”. They concluded that “drinking several cups of coffee daily appears to reduce the risk of suicide”. Data pulled in from three large studies in the US showed that the suicide risk of those who drank two to four cups of caffeinated coffee a day was about half of those who drank decaffeinated coffee or very little or no coffee. In the studies, a respondent’s caffeine consumption was assessed every four years through a questionnaire. The respondents were all adults, and the study was published online. The authors, however, cautioned the public from increasing coffee intake as it could result in “unpleasant side effects”. “Overall, our results suggest that there is little further benefit for consumption above two to three cups/day or 400 mg of caffeine/day,” wrote the researchers. The authors observed that there was no major difference in suicide risk for adults who drank two to three cups a day from those who drank four cups or more. Which of the following shaped graph would best capture the above paragraph (x-axis represents “coffee intake” and y-axis represents “suicidal tendency”)?- A straight line
- Saw tooth curve
- S shaped curve
- U shaped curve
- L shaped curve
6.
In which of the following years was the rupee cheapest with respect to the dollar?- 2001
- 2002
- 2007
- 2010
- 2011
7.
What is the ratio of the current account balance in 2010 to the current account balance in 2005?
- 0.35
- 4.56
- 5.01
- 2.57
- 5.30
8.
Which is the fastest train between AAA and NNN?- 8800
- 8888
- 6666
- 4444
- 3333
9.
Read the statements given below:
1. Exports were more than imports in 2006
2. Imports were more than exports in 2009
3. Exports increased at faster rate than imports during the period 2005 to 2010
Which of the above statements is necessarily true?- 1 and 2
- 1, 2 and 3
- 3 only
- 2 only
- 1 only
10.
Eight employees of an organization have been rated on a scale of 1 to 50 for their performance. All ratings are integers. The overall average rating of the eight employees is 30. While the five employees with the highest ratings average 38, the five employees with the lowest ratings average 25. Which of the following, about the ratings obtained by the eight employees, is DEFINITELY FALSE?- The second highest rating obtained is 38.
- The lowest rating obtained is 1.
- The third lowest rating obtained is 37.
- The median of the eight ratings is 37.5.
- The highest rating obtained is 40.
11.
What was the approximate number of unemployed persons in 2006?- 100 million
- 102 million
- 98 million
- 105 million
- 104 million
12.
If you have to travel from AAA and reach HHH at around 9:00 AM, and then further travel to NNN at around 6:00 PM, which is the best combination of trains for you?- 1111 and 8800
- 1111 and 9900
- 8888 and 7777
- 8888 and 8800
- 8888 and 9900
13.
In a class of 60, along with English as a common subject, students can opt to major in Mathematics, Physics, Biology or a combination of any two. 6 students major in both Mathematics and Physics, 15 major in both Physics and Biology, but no one majors in both Mathematics and Biology. In an English test, the average mark of \emph{Mathematics majors is 45 and that of \emph{Biology majors} is 60. The combined average of students of these two majors together is 50. What is the maximum possible number of students who major ONLY in Physics?}- 30
- 25
- 20
- 15
- None of the above
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