Publisher of Census Demographic Data
Who publishes the demographic data collected during the Census of India?
- National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO)
- Central Statistics Office (CSO)
- Registrar General of India (RGI) — Correct Answer
- Labour Bureau
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Demographic data on birth and death rates, literacy, employment, life expectancy, size and composition of population etc., are collected and published by the Registrar General of India (RGI).
Key Statistical Agencies in India:
- RGI (Registrar General of India): Conducts and publishes Census data.
- NSS/NSSO (National Sample Survey): Nationwide surveys on socio-economic issues.
- CSO (Central Statistics Office): National statistical agency.
- DGCIS (Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics): Trade statistics.
- Labour Bureau: Labour statistics.
📚 About this Topic — CH-2: Collection of Data
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