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Which organization in India is statutorily responsible for calculating and publishing the official national income estimates, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

A. Reserve Bank of India
B. NITI Aayog
C. National Statistical Office✓ Correct Answer
D. Ministry of Finance

💡 Solution & Explanation

The National Statistical Office functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation to collect, compile, and publish official macroeconomic aggregates including GDP figures. The Reserve Bank of India manages monetary policy and banking regulation rather than national income accounting. Reliable national income data is vital for formulating fiscal policies and development plans.

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