Question

Answer the following question in about 30 words:

Enumerate five sources of secondary data.

Answer 1

The five major sources of secondary data are:

1. Government Publications, such as the Census of India and reports of the National Sample Survey Office.
2. Semi-Government Records published by local Municipal Corporations and District Councils.
3. International Publications compiled by global organisations like UNESCO and the World Health Organisation.
4. Private and Research Publications, including academic books, journals, and market surveys.
5. Electronic media, such as authorised institutional websites and official online digital databases.