The table provides data on the proportion of adults engaged in four different activities – Reading, animated play, playing and photography – in urban and rural locales in 1990 and 2010, with units measured in percentages.
Overall, over the years, reading dominated among grown individuals specifically in rural areas. In contrast, least amount was spent on animated play, indicating a smaller number of adult participation in urban localities.
In 1990, both urban and rural sectors contribute significantly towards reading, accounting for a higher figure of 71% and 61% where urban areas lead slightly ahead. Notably, playing was the second highest form of engagement in both urban and rural places, comprising of 21% and 26% respectively. Meanwhile, particularly photography were pursued to a smaller extent of 7% and minor elevation by an additional 7% in urban districts. In urban parts, one in tenth were likely to be involved in animated play whereas rural zones showed comparatively increased interest(18%).
In 2010, reading remained consistent to 78%, a further increase from the former year. However, a decrease in activities by 7% is present in urban areas while remaining a consistent figure in rural sectors. Photography saw a rise in proportion by 10% in both parts. Finally, animated play saw a dip by 4% in rural areas and stayed the same in urban locale (10%).