Space in Bar Diagram
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Question (English)
In a bar diagram, the space between consecutive bars should be:
- Zero — bars should touch each other
- Some space must be left ✓ Correct
- Equal to the height of bars
- Variable and unequal
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
In a bar diagram, some space must be left between consecutive bars.
Key Points:
- Exception: Multiple bar and component bar diagrams may not have space between sub-bars.
- In histogram, bars are adjacent with no gap — this is the opposite.
- The space between bars in bar diagrams indicates that the data are discrete categories.
- This is a fundamental difference between bar diagram and histogram.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A. Zero: This would make it look like a histogram. Bar diagrams need gaps.
- C. Equal to height: Space is not related to bar height.
- D. Variable and unequal: Spaces should be uniform between bars.
📚 About this Topic — CH-4: Presentation of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-4: Presentation of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-4: Presentation of Data to strengthen your preparation.
