Question

A number or character which represents a measurement is called ______.

पर्याय

• Digit

• Data

• Number

• Character

Answer 1

A number or character which represents a measurement is called Data.

Explanation:

In geographical and statistical analysis, data is defined as a collection of numbers or characters that represent real-world measurements (such as temperature, rainfall, population density, or crop yield). While a digit or number is a general mathematical tool used for counting, it becomes data only when tied to a specific measurement or real-world context. A single measurement from this collection is known as a datum.