Q.1 When is National Statistics Day celebrated in India?
A. June 29th
B. July 25th
C. August 20th
D. September 31st
Ans: A. June 29th
Q.2 National Statistics Day in India is celebrated in honor of which eminent statistician?
A. C.R. Rao
B. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
C. D. D. Kosambi
D. P. C. Mahalanobis
Ans: B. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
Q.3 The first National Statistics Day observed on ________ .
A. 2005
B. 2007
C. 2006
D. 2008
Ans: C. 2006
Q.4 What is the purpose of National Statistics Day?
A. To promote statistical tools in education
B. To increase public awareness about the importance of statistics
C. To celebrate the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis
D. To recognize the achievements of statisticians
Ans: B. To increase public awareness about the importance of statistics
Q.5 Which statistical measure is developed by P.C. Mahalanobis?
A. Mean Deviation
B. Mahalanobis Distance
C. Median Absolute Deviation
D. Standard Deviation
Ans: B. Mahalanobis Distance
Q.6 Which institution was founded by P.C. Mahalanobis?
A. Indian School of Business
B. Indian Statistical Institute
C. Indian Institute of Technology
D. Indian Institute of Management
Ans: B. Indian Statistical Institute
Q.7 The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) established in year ________ .
A. 1931
B. 1932
C. 1933
D. 1934
Ans: C. 1933
Q.8 Which ministry in India is responsible for organizing National Statistics Day?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
C. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Ans: C. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Q.9 Which major statistical survey in India is known for its periodic nationwide data collection on household consumption?
A. Census of India
B. National Family Health Survey
C. Agricultural Census
D. National Sample Survey
Ans: D. National Sample Survey
Q.10 What is the theme for National Statistics Day 2024?
A. Data for Sustainable Development
B. Use of data for decision-making
C. Sustainable Development Goals
D. Statistics for Growth
Ans: B. Use of data for decision-making
Q.11 Which statistical method is associated with P.C. Mahalanobis for its application in population studies?
A. Correlation Analysis
B. Sample Survey Methods
C. Regression Analysis
D. Time Series Analysis
Ans: B. Sample Survey Methods
Q.12 Which prestigious award did P.C. Mahalanobis receive from the Government of India?
A. Padma Vibhushan
B. Bharat Ratna
C. Padma Bhushan
D. Padma Shri
Ans: A. Padma Vibhushan
Q.13 In which field did P.C. Mahalanobis primarily contribute?
A. Physics
B. Chemistry
C. Statistics
D. Biology
Ans: C. Statistics
Q.14 The Mahalanobis model is associated with which Indian Five-Year Plan?
A. First Five-Year Plan
B. Second Five-Year Plan
C. Third Five-Year Plan
D. Fourth Five-Year Plan
Ans: B. Second Five-Year Plan
Q.15 Which of the following is the key characteristic of the Mahalanobis Distance?
A. It measures the difference between means
B. It measures the similarity between two data points
C. It measures the variation in a single data set
D. It measures the linear relationship between variables
Ans: B. It measures the similarity between two data points
Q.16 Which international organization has recognized the contributions of P.C. Mahalanobis?
A. United Nations
B. World Bank
C. International Statistical Institute
D. World Health Organization
Ans: C. International Statistical Institute
Q.17 National Statistics Day promotes which of the following SDGs(Sustainable Development Goals)?
A. Decent Work and Economic Growth
B. Quality Education
C. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
D. Reduced Inequalities
Ans: A. Decent Work and Economic Growth
Q.18 What statistical concept is used to describe the average value of a dataset?
A. Mode
B. Median
C. Range
D. Mean
Ans: D. Mean
Q.19 Which statistical technique is used for making predictions based on historical data?
A. Descriptive Statistics
B. Predictive Analytics
C. Inferential Statistics
D. Data Mining
Ans: B. Predictive Analytics
Q.20 In statistics, what is the measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values?
A. Range
B. Standard Deviation
C. Mean Deviation
D. Variance
Ans: B. Standard Deviation
Q.21 In hypothesis testing, what is the significance level typically denoted by?
A. α (alpha)
B. β (beta)
C. γ (gamma)
D. δ (delta)
Ans: A. α (alpha)
Q.22 Which of the following term is used for a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data?
A. Pie Chart
B. Line Graph
C. Bar Graph
D. Histogram
Ans: D. Histogram
Q.23 Which statistical measure is used to summarize the central point of a dataset?
A. Mode
B. Median
C. Mean
D. Range
Ans: C. Mean
Q.24 What is the main purpose of conducting a sample survey?
A. To study the entire population
B. To estimate characteristics of a population
C. To validate existing data
D. To conduct experiments
Ans: B. To estimate characteristics of a population
Q.25 In the context of statistical sampling, what does the term 'population' refer to?
A. The entire group of individuals or items being studied
B. A subset of the group being studied
C. The variable being measured
D. The method of data collection
Ans: A. The entire group of individuals or items being studied
Q.26 Which type of data collection involves gathering information from every member of the population?
A. Sample Survey
B. Census
C. Experiment
D. Observation
Ans: B. Census
Q.27 Which measure indicates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables?
A. Covariance
B. Regression Coefficient
C. Standard Error
D. Correlation Coefficient
Ans: D. Correlation Coefficient
Q.28 What is the primary data source for demographic statistics in India?
A. National Family Health Survey
B. Sample Registration System
C. Census of India
D. National Sample Survey
Ans: C. Census of India
Q.29 The CSO(Central Statistics Office) in India operates under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ans: A. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Q.30 Which statistical test is used to determine if there is a significant association between two categorical variables?
A. T-test
B. ANOVA
C. Z-test
D. Chi-square test
Ans: D. Chi-square test
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