Q. With reference to the Central Statistical Office (CSO), consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

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3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 and 2 only
Explanation:

Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The Central Statistics Office coordinates the statistical activities in the country and evolves statistical standards. It is headed by a Director-General assisted by 5 Additional Director Generals.

The Economic Statistics Division (ESD) of CSO conducts Economic Censuses, compiles All India Index of Industrial Production(IIP), Energy Statistics and Infrastructure Statistics, and develops classifications like National Industrial Classification (NIC) and National Product Classification (NPC).

Statement 3 is incorrect. The CSO comes under the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation | Government Of India.

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