Primary & Secondary Data MCQs
Primary & Secondary Data MCQs
Class: 11
Subject: Economics
Section: Collection of Data
Topic: Primary & Secondary Data
Subject: Economics
Section: Collection of Data
Topic: Primary & Secondary Data
CBSE Board Examination Preparation
1. Primary data refers to data which is:
Answer: B
Primary data is collected directly by the investigator for a specific study, making it original and purpose‑oriented.
Primary data is collected directly by the investigator for a specific study, making it original and purpose‑oriented.
2. Secondary data is:
Answer: C
Secondary data has been previously collected and published by other agencies.
Secondary data has been previously collected and published by other agencies.
3. Example of primary data:
Answer: C
Data collected through direct interviews is primary in nature.
Data collected through direct interviews is primary in nature.
4. Which is secondary data?
Answer: C
NSSO reports are already compiled and published datasets.
NSSO reports are already compiled and published datasets.
5. Primary data is generally:
Answer: C
Since it is collected first‑hand for a defined purpose, reliability is high.
Since it is collected first‑hand for a defined purpose, reliability is high.
6. Secondary data is economical because it is:
Answer: B
Time and cost of fresh data collection are saved.
Time and cost of fresh data collection are saved.
7. Which method collects primary data?
Answer: B
Observation directly records behaviour, producing primary data.
Observation directly records behaviour, producing primary data.
8. Secondary data must be tested for:
Answer: B
Investigators must verify accuracy and relevance before use.
Investigators must verify accuracy and relevance before use.
9. Example of unpublished secondary data:
Answer: B
Academic theses may remain unpublished but usable.
Academic theses may remain unpublished but usable.
10. Which saves more time?
Answer: B
Because data is already compiled.
Because data is already compiled.
11. Personal bias may affect:
Answer: B
Investigator influence can distort responses.
Investigator influence can distort responses.
12. First‑hand information is called:
Answer: B
It originates directly from respondents.
It originates directly from respondents.
13. Government publications provide:
Answer: B
They compile and release official statistics.
They compile and release official statistics.
14. Primary data collection is:
Answer: B
Fieldwork requires time and manpower.
Fieldwork requires time and manpower.
15. Example of primary data method:
Answer: A
Direct interviews generate original responses.
Direct interviews generate original responses.
16. Secondary data may become unsuitable due to:
Answer: D
Changes in time, purpose, or method affect usability.
Changes in time, purpose, or method affect usability.
17. Cost of collecting primary data is:
Answer: B
It involves surveys, staff, and logistics.
It involves surveys, staff, and logistics.
18. Accuracy is highest in:
Answer: B
Because it is collected specifically for the study.
Because it is collected specifically for the study.
19. Which is quicker to obtain?
Answer: B
Secondary data is instantly available.
Secondary data is instantly available.
20. Combination of both data types gives:
Answer: B
Using both improves depth and reliability of research.
Using both improves depth and reliability of research.