Question

Q. Which of the following is responsible for collecting data on Gender Statistics in India?

Select the answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Explanation:

Gender Statistics as a separate subject area is of recent origin. Although the Department of Women and Child Development is the nodal agency for policy formulation with regard to the development of women, Gender Statistics are produced by a large number of Ministries such as, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Central Statistical Organisation, National Sample Survey Organisation, Registrar General of India, etc. Being a newly emerging area, the CSO has attempted to undertake a number of methodological studies in the field of Gender Statistics.