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Explain chronological classification and geographical classification of data with examples.

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Temporal/Chronological classification: when the data enumerated over a different period of time, the type of classification is called chronological classification. The above type of classification is called as time series, e.g. Time series of the population, is listed in chronological order starting with the earliest period. Table showing the population of India

Years19311941195119611971198119912001
Population(in millions)2763133574385366348461002

Geographical classification : In this type of classification the data are classified on the basis of geographical or locational or area wise differences between various items. Such as cities, districts, states etc. e.g., production of sugar in India may be presented state wise in the following manner:- 

Table showing the production of sugar in India

Name of the stateUPBiharTamil NaduMaharashtra Other statesTotal
Sugar poduction (In million tons)481894280



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