Question
Download Solution PDFThe 2011 census was the ____________ official survey conducted in India.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is 15th.
Key Points
- The 2011 Census was the 15th official census conducted in India.
- The first census in India was conducted in the year 1872 under British rule, though it wasn't a synchronous census.
- The first synchronous census was conducted in 1881, and since then, it has been carried out every 10 years.
- India’s census is one of the largest administrative exercises in the world, involving the collection of demographic, economic, and social data.
- The 2011 Census provided crucial data on population size, literacy rates, sex ratio, and more, which are used for planning and development purposes.
- This census was conducted under the supervision of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, a post held by C. Chandramouli during the 2011 census.
- The 2011 census was notable for including data on parameters such as housing, household amenities, and assets.
- It also marked the first time that biometric data was collected for the National Population Register (NPR).
Additional Information
- Key Takeaways from the 2011 Census:
- The total population of India in 2011 was 1.21 billion, accounting for approximately 17.5% of the world's population.
- The literacy rate in 2011 was recorded at 74.04%, with a significant improvement in female literacy.
- The sex ratio improved slightly to 940 females per 1000 males.
- States like Uttar Pradesh had the highest population, while Sikkim had the lowest.
- Incorrect Options:
- 16th: Refers to the upcoming census (2021 Census), which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 14th: Refers to the 2001 Census, which preceded the 2011 Census and was the 14th official census.
- 18th: There has been no 18th census yet, as the next scheduled census will be the 16th.
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