After independence, the Census Act was enacted in India in the year __________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1948.
After independence, the Census Act was enacted in India in the year 1948. The Census Act, 1948 provides the legal framework for conducting population censuses in India. This Act empowers the government to conduct a census and collect demographic, economic, and social data. The Census of India, conducted every ten years, is carried out under the provisions of this Act.