NSS Periodic Estimates Coverage
The NSS provides periodic estimates of which of the following?
- Only agricultural output data
- Only population census data
- Literacy, school enrolment, employment, unemployment, morbidity, child care and public distribution system — Correct Answer
- Only foreign trade statistics
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
NSS provides periodic estimates of literacy, school enrolment, utilisation of educational services, employment, unemployment, manufacturing and service sector enterprises, morbidity, maternity, child care, and utilisation of the public distribution system.
NSS — Complete Profile for Exams:
- Full name: National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO)
- Established by: Government of India
- Method: Continuous surveys in successive rounds
- Publication: Reports and quarterly journal 'Sarvekshana'
- Also collects: Industrial activities data and retail prices for various goods.
- Used for: Government of India planning purposes.
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