Census & Sample Survey MCQs
Census & Sample Survey MCQs
Class: 11
Subject: Economics
Section: Collection of Data
Topic: Census & Sample Survey
Subject: Economics
Section: Collection of Data
Topic: Census & Sample Survey
CBSE Board Examination Preparation
1. Census method refers to investigation of:
Answer: C
Census covers each and every unit of the population, ensuring maximum accuracy.
Census covers each and every unit of the population, ensuring maximum accuracy.
2. Sample survey studies:
Answer: B
Sampling selects representative units to draw conclusions.
Sampling selects representative units to draw conclusions.
3. Census is suitable when population is:
Answer: C
For small populations, complete enumeration is feasible.
For small populations, complete enumeration is feasible.
4. Sampling is economical because it saves:
Answer: D
Studying fewer units reduces resources required.
Studying fewer units reduces resources required.
5. Population in statistics means:
Answer: B
Population includes all items relevant to investigation.
Population includes all items relevant to investigation.
6. Sample must be:
Answer: C
A representative sample reflects characteristics of the population.
A representative sample reflects characteristics of the population.
7. Sampling error arises because:
Answer: B
Results may differ from population due to limited coverage.
Results may differ from population due to limited coverage.
8. Census eliminates:
Answer: A
Since all units are studied, sampling error does not arise.
Since all units are studied, sampling error does not arise.
9. Sample surveys are useful when population is:
Answer: B
Large populations make census impractical.
Large populations make census impractical.
10. Which method is time‑consuming?
Answer: B
Census requires studying all units.
Census requires studying all units.
11. NSSO uses:
Answer: B
National Sample Survey Office conducts sample surveys.
National Sample Survey Office conducts sample surveys.
12. Accuracy is highest in:
Answer: B
Complete enumeration ensures precise results.
Complete enumeration ensures precise results.
13. Sampling requires:
Answer: B
Proper sample design ensures validity.
Proper sample design ensures validity.
14. Census of India is conducted every:
Answer: B
India conducts census decennially.
India conducts census decennially.
15. Sampling reduces:
Answer: B
Fewer units mean lower expenses.
Fewer units mean lower expenses.
16. Complete enumeration means:
Answer: B
All units are investigated.
All units are investigated.
17. Sample frame refers to:
Answer: A
It is the list from which sample units are drawn.
It is the list from which sample units are drawn.
18. Sampling is faster because:
Answer: A
Limited coverage speeds investigation.
Limited coverage speeds investigation.
19. Which method suits heterogeneous populations?
Answer: B
Stratified sampling ensures representation.
Stratified sampling ensures representation.
20. Main limitation of census:
Answer: B
Census requires extensive resources and time.
Census requires extensive resources and time.