Which of the following is a secondary source of data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a secondary source of data?

A. Data obtained by direct observation

B. Household survey by a student

C. Published report of the World Bank

D. Personal diary of the researcher

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

A published report contains data already collected and compiled by someone else, hence secondary.

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