Step 1: Analyzing the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).
The NSSO, now part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), conducts regular surveys to assess economic and social patterns in India.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) Ministry of Finance: NSSO is not under the Ministry of Finance.
- (B) Ministry of Education: NSSO is not under the Ministry of Education.
- (C) Ministry of Home Affairs: NSSO is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- (D) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementations: This is the correct answer, as the NSSO is under this ministry.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (D) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementations.