UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

Which one of the following brings out the publication called “Energy Statistics” from time to time?

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  1. ACentral Power Research Institute
  2. BPlanning Commission
  3. CPower Finance Corporation Ltd.
  4. DCentral Statistical OrganizationCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the Central Statistical Office, which functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is the nodal agency responsible for collecting and compiling data on various economic and social sectors. The publication Energy Statistics is a comprehensive document released by this office that provides integrated data on reserves, production, consumption, and trade of various energy sources in India. While other bodies like the Power Finance Corporation or Central Power Research Institute deal with specific segments of the energy sector, the Central Statistical Office is tasked with the official aggregation of national-level data. Note that the Planning Commission has since been replaced by NITI Aayog, but historically, the mandate for this statistical publication has remained with the central statistical body.

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