In how many phases was the last Census of 2011 conducted in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2.
The last Census of India in 2011 was conducted in two phases:
1. House Listing and Housing Census: This phase took place from April to September 2010. It involved collecting information about the number and types of houses, household amenities, and assets.
2. Population Enumeration: The second phase was conducted from February 9 to February 28, 2011, in most of the states and union territories. However, due to security concerns, it was conducted in two phases in some states like Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The main objective of this phase was to count the population.