Which method is NOT a technique for collecting primary data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which method is NOT a technique for collecting primary data?
A. Extraction from government census publications
B. Direct personal investigation
C. Telephonic interview
D. Mailed questionnaire method
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Extraction from government census publications is a source of secondary data, not a method for collecting primary data, which requires firsthand gathering by the investigator.

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