Census Data Classification Type
In the context of the chapter, classifying Census data by gender, education, marital status and occupation is an example of:
- Chronological classification only
- Multiple types of classification applied to the same raw data — Correct Answer
- Exclusively spatial classification
- Exclusively quantitative classification
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Census data can be classified in multiple ways using different criteria on the same raw data.
Census Classification Examples:
- Gender (male/female): Qualitative classification
- Education (literate/illiterate): Qualitative classification
- Marital status (married/unmarried): Qualitative classification
- Occupation: Qualitative classification
- Age: Quantitative classification
- Year-wise population: Chronological classification
- State-wise population: Spatial classification
📚 About this Topic — CH-3: Organisation of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-3: Organisation of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-3: Organisation of Data to strengthen your preparation.
