The ‘footnote’ of a statistical table is used to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The ‘footnote’ of a statistical table is used to:
A. State the source of data
B. Give the title of the table
C. Provide additional explanation or clarification about specific items
D. List the units of measurement
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Footnotes clarify specific cells or data points; the source is typically given separately, and the title is at the top.

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