Q. National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) conducts nationwide sample surveys on various socio-economic issues in successive rounds, each round covering subjects of current interest in a specific survey period. Who is the founder of this Organization?
Answer: Prof. P.C.Mahalanobis
Notes: The National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) was founded by Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis in 1950. He was a prominent statistician and played a crucial role in the development of statistical methods in India. Mahalanobis is also known for the Mahalanobis distance, a key concept in statistics and pattern recognition. The NSSO conducts large-scale surveys to collect data on various socio-economic parameters, aiding in policy formulation and planning.