Theme, History, Significance, and Facts of National Statistics Day 2023 with These 10 Quiz

National Statistics Day 2023: Test your knowledge of statistics with these 10 MCQs!

Learn about the theme, history, significance, and facts of National Statistics Day 2023 with these 10 multiple-choice questions. Test your knowledge of statistics and celebrate the importance of data in our lives.

1. When is National Statistics Day celebrated in India?

   • (A) June 28
   • (B) June 29
   • (C) July 1
   • (D) July 2
   • Answer: (B)

2. Who is the "father of Indian statistics"?

   • (A) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
   • (B) C.R. Rao
   • (C) P.C. Joshi
   • (D) M.S. Swaminathan
   • Answer: (A)

3. What is the theme for National Statistics Day 2023?

   • (A) Data for Sustainable Development
   • (B) Statistics for Resilient Nation
   • (C) Statistics for Inclusive Growth
   • (D) Statistics for Good Governance
   • Answer: (A)

4. When was the first National Statistics Day celebrated in India?

   • (A) 2006
   • (B) 2007
   • (C) 2008
   • (D) 2009
   • Answer: (B)

5. What is the significance of National Statistics Day?

   • (A) To commemorate the birth of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
   • (B) To raise awareness of the importance of statistics in our lives
   • (C) To celebrate the achievements of Indian statisticians
   • (D) All of the above
   • Answer: (D)

6. Which organization is responsible for organizing National Statistics Day?

   • (A) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
   • (B) Indian Statistical Institute
   • (C) United Nations Statistical Commission
   • (D) World Bank
   • Answer: (A)

7. What are some of the ways to celebrate National Statistics Day?

   • (A) Attend a local event or seminar on statistics
   • (B) Read a book or article about statistics
   • (C) Learn how to use a statistical software package
   • (D) All of the above
   • Answer: (D)

8. What is the Mahalanobis distance?

   • (A) A statistical measure of the distance between two data points
   • (B) A statistical measure of the distance between a data point and a population mean
   • (C) A statistical measure of the distance between two populations
   • (D) A statistical measure of the distance between a data point and a line
   • Answer: (A)

9. What is the Indian Statistical Institute?

   • (A) A premier research institute in India that conducts research in statistics and related fields
   • (B) A government organization that is responsible for collecting and compiling statistical data in India
   • (C) A non-profit organization that promotes the use of statistics in India
   • (D) All of the above
   • Answer: (A)

10. What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

    • (A) A set of 17 goals that were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all
    • (B) A set of 17 goals that were adopted by the Government of India in 2016 to achieve sustainable development
    • (C) A set of 17 goals that were adopted by the World Bank in 2017 to achieve global development
    • (D) All of the above
    • Answer: (A)

I hope these MCQs help you to learn more about National Statistics Day 2023.