{"id":74756,"date":"2024-04-20T12:06:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=74756"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:06:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:06:23","slug":"the-most-recent-census-in-india-was-conducted-in-the-year-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-most-recent-census-in-india-was-conducted-in-the-year-4\/","title":{"rendered":"The most recent census in India was conducted in the year:"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”2001″ option2=”2011″ option3=”2021″ option4=”2023″ correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is c) 2021.<\/p>\n

The 2021 Census of India was the 16th national census conducted in India. It was conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The census was conducted from 1st April to 30th September 2021. The main objective of the census was to collect data on the population of India, its distribution, and characteristics. The census also collected data on households, housing, and economic activities.<\/p>\n

The 2021 Census of India was the first census to be conducted using digital technology. The census forms were filled online and the data was collected using mobile devices. The census also used artificial intelligence and machine learning to process the data.<\/p>\n

The 2021 Census of India found that the population of India was 1,393,002,472. This was an increase of 18.9% from the population of 1,210,193,422 in the 2011 Census. The sex ratio of the population was 929 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate of the population was 77.7%.<\/p>\n

The 2021 Census of India was a major undertaking that involved the participation of millions of people. The data collected by the census will be used to plan for the development of India in the coming years.<\/p>\n

The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n