The correct answer is: c) Directorate of Census Operations.
The Directorate of Census Operations is a government organization responsible for conducting the Census in Sikkim. The Census is a survey of the population of a country or region, and it is conducted every ten years. The Census provides information on the size, age, sex, and other characteristics of the population. This information is used to plan for the future, such as by providing information on the need for schools, hospitals, and other services.
The Directorate of Census Operations is responsible for planning and conducting the Census. The Directorate also collects and analyzes the data from the Census, and it produces reports on the results of the Census. The Directorate is a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option a) State government is incorrect because the State government is not responsible for conducting the Census in Sikkim. The Directorate of Census Operations is responsible for conducting the Census in Sikkim.
- Option b) District Administration is incorrect because the District Administration is not responsible for conducting the Census in Sikkim. The Directorate of Census Operations is responsible for conducting the Census in Sikkim.
- Option d) A private research firm is incorrect because a private research firm is not responsible for conducting the Census in Sikkim. The Directorate of Census Operations is responsible for conducting the Census in Sikkim.