The correct answer is: A. On 2nd March, 1951
The Central Statistical Organization (CSO) was established on 2nd March, 1951. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India. The CSO is responsible for collecting, compiling, analyzing and publishing statistical data on the Indian economy. It also provides technical assistance to other government departments and agencies in the collection and analysis of statistics.
The CSO publishes a number of statistical publications, including the National Accounts Statistics, the Consumer Price Index, the Index of Industrial Production, and the Balance of Payments. It also provides data on a variety of other topics, such as population, agriculture, manufacturing, and trade.
The CSO is a valuable source of information on the Indian economy. Its data is used by policymakers, researchers, and businesses to make decisions about a wide range of issues.
The other options are incorrect:
- Option B: 2nd May, 1951 is the date on which the CSO was reorganized.
- Option C: 15th March, 1950 is the date on which the Indian Statistical Institute was established.
- Option D: 2nd May, 1953 is the date on which the CSO’s first publication, the National Accounts Statistics, was released.