Generally, in India population census is conducted after how many years?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 10.
In India, the population census is conducted every 10 years. This large-scale demographic exercise helps in gathering vital information on various aspects of the population such as age, gender, occupation, literacy, and living conditions. The first all-India census was conducted in 1871, and since then, the government has continued to conduct it every decade to monitor and plan for the country's socio-economic development.