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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q37

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In India, the responsibility of conducting the decadal census rests with which ministry?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ministry of Home Affairs.

  • In India, the responsibility of conducting the decadal census rests with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • The decadal census is a significant nationwide exercise that collects and analyzes demographic and socio-economic data, providing essential information for various government policies and planning.
  • The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, who operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is responsible for overseeing the entire process of conducting the population and housing census in India once every ten years.
  • This data is crucial for the allocation of resources, representation in legislative bodies, and the implementation of various government programs and policies.