Question

National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) is under the -------------- of the Government of India.

• A. Ministry of Finance
• B. Ministry of Education
• C. Ministry of Home Affairs
• D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementations

Hint:

The NSSO, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, conducts surveys to provide data for policymaking.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: NSSO Analysis.
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), now integrated into the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), conducts periodic surveys to evaluate India's economic and social trends.

Step 2: Option Evaluation.
- (A) Ministry of Finance: Incorrect; NSSO is not affiliated with this ministry.
- (B) Ministry of Education: Incorrect; NSSO is not affiliated with this ministry.
- (C) Ministry of Home Affairs: Incorrect; NSSO is not affiliated with this ministry.
- (D) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation: Correct; NSSO operates under this ministry.

Step 3: Determination.
The accurate selection is (D) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.