Functions of Statistics MCQs with Answers
Functions of Statistics MCQs with Answers
Class: CBSE Class 11
Subject: Economics
Section: Introduction to Statistics for Economics
Topic: Functions of Statistics
Subject: Economics
Section: Introduction to Statistics for Economics
Topic: Functions of Statistics
CBSE Board Examination – MCQ Practice
1. The primary function of statistics is to:
Answer: B
Statistics condenses large and complex numerical data into simple and understandable forms.
Statistics condenses large and complex numerical data into simple and understandable forms.
2. Statistics helps in:
Answer: D
All are major functions supported by statistical analysis.
All are major functions supported by statistical analysis.
3. Statistics presents facts in:
Answer: A
Statistical data is expressed numerically and precisely.
Statistical data is expressed numerically and precisely.
4. Which function involves future prediction?
Answer: A
Statistics uses past trends to forecast future events.
Statistics uses past trends to forecast future events.
5. Statistics enables comparison through:
Answer: D
All are statistical tools used for comparison.
All are statistical tools used for comparison.
6. Statistics helps in policy making by providing:
Answer: A
Policies rely on factual statistical evidence.
Policies rely on factual statistical evidence.
7. Which function organizes raw data?
Answer: A
Classification arranges data into groups.
Classification arranges data into groups.
8. Statistics converts data into:
Answer: D
Processed data aids understanding and decisions.
Processed data aids understanding and decisions.
9. Statistics is a tool of:
Answer: D
All are supported by statistics.
All are supported by statistics.
10. Statistics helps reduce:
Answer: B
Data analysis reduces uncertainty.
Data analysis reduces uncertainty.
11. Tabulation function means:
Answer: A
Tabulation presents data systematically.
Tabulation presents data systematically.
12. Statistics aids business in:
Answer: D
All are business functions of statistics.
All are business functions of statistics.
13. Presentation function uses:
Answer: D
All are presentation tools.
All are presentation tools.
14. Statistics supports economic planning by:
Answer: A
Planning depends on statistical estimates.
Planning depends on statistical estimates.
15. Interpretation function means:
Answer: A
Interpretation draws conclusions from data.
Interpretation draws conclusions from data.
16. Statistics helps measure:
Answer: D
All economic indicators are measured statistically.
All economic indicators are measured statistically.
17. Statistics is indispensable for:
Answer: D
All rely on statistical functions.
All rely on statistical functions.
18. Statistics helps in trend analysis through:
Answer: D
All tools analyze trends.
All tools analyze trends.
19. Scientific decision making requires:
Answer: D
All are essential for rational decisions.
All are essential for rational decisions.
20. The overall function of statistics is to:
Answer: D
Statistics performs all these integrated functions.
Statistics performs all these integrated functions.