Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Statistical System of India has been shaped by the constitutional division of subjects into the Union list, State list, and Concurrent list. 
2.The National Statistical Office (NSO) is the nodal agency for planning and facilitating the integrated development of the national statistical system. 
3.The National Statistical Commission (NSC) was created on the recommendation of C. Babu Rajiv Committee.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Statistical System of India has been shaped by the constitutional division of subjects into the Union list, State list, and Concurrent list. The collection of statistics relating to any subject is generally the responsibility of the department concerned. NSO is the nodal agency for planning and facilitating the integrated development of the national statistical system.

Statement 3 is incorrect. NSC was created on the recommendation of the Rangarajan Commission.

Source: ForumIAS