Who conducts the Census in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who conducts the Census in India?

A. National Statistical Office

B. NITI Aayog

C. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India

D. Election Commission of India

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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The movement of people from one place to another within the same country is called:

A. Internal migration

B. External migration

C. Forced migration

D. International migration

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Internal migration occurs when people move within the boundaries of the same country.

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Question #2

Which state had the highest proportion of cultivators according to Census 2011?

A. Madhya Pradesh

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Punjab

D. Arunachal Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh had a large share of population engaged in cultivation and allied activities.

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Question #3

What was the sex ratio of rural India according to Census 2011?

A. 957

B. 949

C. 952

D. 946

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The rural sex ratio was 949 females per 1000 males.

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