The Census Act, ______ and the Census Rules, 1990 provide the legal framework for conduct of Census.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1: 1948
Explanation:
The Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990 provide the legal framework for conducting the Census in India. This Act gives legal authority for data collection, confidentiality, and administrative procedures related to census operations.
Additional Facts:
Option 2: 1958 is not related to the Census Act.
Option 3: 1951 is the year of the first census after independence, not the Act.
Option 4: 1955 is also not related to this Act.
Probable Exam Questions:
Q: When was the first census conducted in India?
A: 1872
Q: When did regular census begin in India?
A: 1881
Q: Census in India is conducted every how many years?
A: 10 years
Q: What was the population of India as per Census 2011?
A: About 121 crore