Suppose you want to emphasise the increase in the share of urban non-workers and lower level of urbanisation in India as shown in Example 4.2. How would you do it in the tabular form?
To emphasise the increase in share of urban non-workers and lower level of urbanisation in India, I would present the data in a tabular form with percentage calculations.
Table showing Share of Non-workers and Urbanisation Level (2001)
| Location | Population (crore) | Non-workers (crore) | Share of Non-workers (%) | Share in Total Population (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural | 74 | 43 | 58.1% | 72.5% |
| Urban | 28 | 19 | 67.9% | 27.5% |
| Total | 102 | 62 | 60.8% | 100% |
This table highlights that urban areas have a higher proportion of non-workers (67.9%) compared to rural areas (58.1%). It also clearly shows the lower level of urbanisation, with only 27.5% of India's population residing in urban areas, while 72.5% live in rural areas. The percentage format makes comparison easier and emphasises the key points effectively.
Explanation
The question asks students to demonstrate how tabular presentation can emphasise specific aspects of data. The textbook context shows that textual presentation requires reading the entire text, while tabular form enables quick comprehension and comparison. By converting absolute figures into percentages, students can clearly highlight that: (1) Urban non-workers constitute 67.9% of urban population (19 crore out of 28 crore), which is higher than rural non-workers at 58.1%, and (2) Urban population is only 27.5% of total population (28 crore out of 102 crore), showing lower urbanisation. The table format with percentage columns makes these points stand out clearly.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Extract relevant data from Table 4.5 - Urban population (28 crore), Urban non-workers (19 crore), Rural population (74 crore), Rural non-workers (43 crore), Total population (102 crore).
Step 2: Calculate percentage shares - Urban non-workers share = (19/28)×100 = 67.9%; Rural non-workers share = (43/74)×100 = 58.1%; Urban share in total = (28/102)×100 = 27.5%.
Step 3: Construct a table with percentage columns to highlight the higher share of urban non-workers and lower urbanisation level.