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    Question

    Which institution has been designated as the nodal

    agency for coordination and technical guidance of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?  
    A National Statistical Office (NSO) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C NITI Aayog Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation:  
    The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ( MoHFW ) has designated IIPS, Mumbai as the nodal agency for the NFHS. It provides both coordination and technical guidance. IIPS works in collaboration with several field organizations to implement the survey. Other agencies listed in the options such as NSO or ICMR are important in statistics and medical research but are not responsible for NFHS implementation.  

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