Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:

Which government body is responsible for reporting GDP in India?

Options:

Department of Revenue

Central Board of Direct Taxes

Central Statistics Office

Niti Ayog

Correct Answer:

Central Statistics Office

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Central Statistics Office

The Central Statistics Office (CSO), which operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), is the government body responsible for compiling and reporting GDP data in India.

It publishes GDP estimates on a quarterly and annual basis, along with other national accounts statistics.