Which of the following is an example of primary data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is an example of primary data?

A. Data collected through a survey questionnaire for a specific study

B. Data extracted from WHO reports

C. Data from RBI bulletin on inflation

D. Data from Census of India 2011 used by a researcher

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

Primary data is original data collected firsthand for a specific purpose; a survey questionnaire is a primary source. The other options are secondary data.

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