Which Census was the first after India's Independence? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Census was the first after India's Independence?

A. 1961

B. 1971

C. 1941

D. 1951

Answer: Option D

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The 1951 Census was the first Census conducted after India became independent.

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The Census of India is conducted under which Act?

A. Population Act 1947

B. Demography Act 1950

C. Census Act 1948

D. National Statistics Act 1951

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Correct Answer: Option C

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The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.

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Question #2

According to Census 2011, India added approximately how many people between 2001 and 2011?

A. 18 crore

B. 25 crore

C. 22 crore

D. 10 crore

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India added around 18.14 crore people during the decade.

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Question #3

Which sector had the highest workforce participation in rural India (Census 2011)?

A. Banking

B. Agriculture

C. IT sector

D. Manufacturing

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Agriculture remained the dominant sector of employment in rural India.

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