The correct answer is: B) 10 years
The Census of India is a decennial census of India, conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. The first census was conducted in 1872, and the most recent census was conducted in 2021. The census is used to collect data on the population of India, including age, sex, religion, language, and literacy. The data collected by the census is used to plan for the development of India and to ensure that all citizens have access to basic services.
The census is conducted every 10 years, in the year ending with “0”. The next census will be conducted in 2031.
Option A: 5 years. This is incorrect because the census is conducted every 10 years, not every 5 years.
Option C: 15 years. This is incorrect because the census is conducted every 10 years, not every 15 years.
Option D: 20 years. This is incorrect because the census is conducted every 10 years, not every 20 years.