{"id":67928,"date":"2024-04-20T10:17:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=67928"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:17:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:17:31","slug":"the-census-in-india-is-conducted-on-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-census-in-india-is-conducted-on-a\/","title":{"rendered":"The Census in India is conducted on a:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Annual basis&#8221; option2=&#8221;Decennial basis (every 10 years)&#8221; option3=&#8221;Five-year basis&#8221; option4=&#8221;As and when required&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>b) Decennial basis (every 10 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The census is conducted on a decennial basis because it is a large and complex undertaking that requires a significant amount of time and resources. 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