In a study on urban migration patterns, a researcher uses data from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) reports. This data is classified as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a study on urban migration patterns, a researcher uses data from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) reports. This data is classified as:
A. Tertiary data
B. Primary data
C. Secondary data
D. Experimental data
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Data obtained from published reports like NSSO is secondary data because it was collected by another agency for a different purpose and is being reused by the researcher.

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