Methods of Data Collection MCQs
Methods of Data Collection MCQs
Class: 11
Subject: Economics
Section: Collection of Data
Topic: Methods of Data Collection
Subject: Economics
Section: Collection of Data
Topic: Methods of Data Collection
CBSE Board Examination Preparation
1. Direct personal interview is a method of:
Answer: B
Direct interviews involve collecting first‑hand information from respondents.
Direct interviews involve collecting first‑hand information from respondents.
2. Observation method involves:
Answer: B
Investigators record facts by observing events or actions.
Investigators record facts by observing events or actions.
3. Mailed questionnaire is suitable for:
Answer: B
It reaches respondents spread across wide regions economically.
It reaches respondents spread across wide regions economically.
4. Schedules are filled by:
Answer: B
Enumerators record answers themselves ensuring accuracy.
Enumerators record answers themselves ensuring accuracy.
5. Telephonic interview is best for:
Answer: B
It saves time but limits depth of responses.
It saves time but limits depth of responses.
6. Information through correspondents is:
Answer: B
Data is collected from third parties having knowledge.
Data is collected from third parties having knowledge.
7. Questionnaire method is economical when:
Answer: B
It reduces travel and manpower cost.
It reduces travel and manpower cost.
8. Which method ensures personal contact?
Answer: B
Face‑to‑face interaction improves reliability.
Face‑to‑face interaction improves reliability.
9. Observation is useful when respondents:
Answer: A
Behaviour can be studied without questioning.
Behaviour can be studied without questioning.
10. Which method is costly?
Answer: B
Requires travel, staff, and time.
Requires travel, staff, and time.
11. Pilot survey is conducted to:
Answer: B
It checks feasibility before final survey.
It checks feasibility before final survey.
12. Enumerator bias may occur in:
Answer: A
Enumerator attitude may influence responses.
Enumerator attitude may influence responses.
13. Which method suits illiterate respondents?
Answer: B
Enumerators assist in recording answers.
Enumerators assist in recording answers.
14. Indirect oral investigation collects data from:
Answer: B
Third parties provide information.
Third parties provide information.
15. Best method for sensitive issues:
Answer: B
Respondents may hesitate to answer directly.
Respondents may hesitate to answer directly.
16. Questionnaire requires respondents to be:
Answer: B
They must read and fill forms themselves.
They must read and fill forms themselves.
17. Which method is quickest?
Answer: B
Telephone surveys save travel time.
Telephone surveys save travel time.
18. Personal bias is highest in:
Answer: B
Interviewer behaviour may influence answers.
Interviewer behaviour may influence answers.
19. Large‑scale government surveys use:
Answer: B
Enumerators systematically collect responses.
Enumerators systematically collect responses.
20. Best method for behavioural study:
Answer: A
Direct watching records real actions.
Direct watching records real actions.