Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a national census? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a national census?
A. Providing data for political representation (e.g., delimitation)
B. Informing public policy and resource allocation
C. Conducting real-time monitoring of daily births and deaths
D. Establishing baseline data for demographic research
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Censuses are periodic (e.g., decennial) and not designed for real-time vital event tracking; continuous registration systems (e.g., civil registration) handle daily birth/death recording.

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