{"id":61405,"date":"2024-04-20T08:38:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=61405"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:38:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:38:25","slug":"the-census-of-india-is-conducted-under-the-provisions-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-census-of-india-is-conducted-under-the-provisions-of\/","title":{"rendered":"The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;The Constitution of India&#8221; option2=&#8221;The Census Act, 1948&#8243; option3=&#8221;The National Population Register Act&#8221; option4=&#8221;The Representation of the People Act&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: b) The Census Act, 1948.<\/p>\n<p>The Census Act, 1948 is an Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the taking of a census of the population of India at such intervals as may be specified by the Central Government. The Act also provides for the preparation of a National Register of Citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The Census Act, 1948 is the main law governing the conduct of the Census of India. The Act provides for the appointment of a Census Commissioner, who is responsible for the overall conduct of the Census. The Act also provides for the appointment of other officers and employees to assist the Census Commissioner.<\/p>\n<p>The Census Act, 1948 also provides for the powers and duties of the Census Commissioner and other officers and employees. The Act also provides for the punishment of offences under the Act.<\/p>\n<p>The Census Act, 1948 is a very important law as it provides for the taking of a census of the population of India. The census is a very important exercise as it provides valuable data on the population of India. This data is used by the government for planning and development purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It does not provide for the taking of a census of the population of India.<\/li>\n<li>The National Population Register Act, 2003 is an Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the preparation of a National Population Register. The Act does not provide for the taking of a census of the population of India.<\/li>\n<li>The Representation of the People Act, 1950 is an Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the conduct of elections to the Parliament and the State Legislatures. 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