Which of the following statements about tabulation is correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about tabulation is correct?
A. Tabulation is the process of grouping data into classes.
B. Tabulation eliminates the need for classification.
C. Tabulation is the first step of data collection.
D. Tabulation presents data in rows and columns for easy comparison.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tabulation is the systematic arrangement of data in a table with rows and columns.

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