Consider the following statements 1 In India the first Census was conducted non synchronously in dif...........

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Consider the following statements.

1.In India, the first Census was conducted non-synchronously in different parts of the country under British Viceroy Lord Mayo.

2.The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Census:

The census provides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.

Correct The Census was first started under British Viceroy Lord Mayo in 1872.

It helped in framing new policies, government programs to uplift areas of improvement in the community.

The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881.

Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.

Incorrect The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.