Which feature is essential for a census to be considered 'de jure'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which feature is essential for a census to be considered 'de jure'?
A. Conducting the census digitally
B. Counting people where they are found on census night
C. Including only citizens in the count
D. Counting people at their usual place of residence
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
De jure census counts individuals at their usual or legal residence, regardless of location on census day, providing data for administrative and planning purposes based on habitual residence.

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