- The Indian Census is indeed the primary source of demographic and socio-economic data in India. - The first census in India was conducted non-synchronously between 1867 and 1872. - The first synchronous census was held in 1881. - The census is conducted every 10 years. - The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India is responsible for conducting the census. - The office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner falls under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Following censuses were in 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001, and 2011. Counting 1951 as the first, 2011 was the seventh census post-independence. Statement 1 is correct. - 2. According to Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh had the largest population, and Sikkim had the smallest population among the states. Statement 2 is correct. - 3. Kerala had the highest literacy rate (93.91%), and Bihar had the lowest (63.82%) among the states in 2011. Statement 3 is correct. - 4. Kerala had the highest sex ratio (1084 females per 1000 males), and Haryana had the lowest (877 females per 1000 males) among the states in 2011. Statement 4 is correct. 363. Evaluate the statement: 1. The Indian Census is the largest single source of various statistical information on various characteristics of the people of India. With a history of more than 130 years, this reliable, time-tested exercise is bringing in a real insight into the data every 10 years, beginning in the year 1872 when the first census was conducted non- synchronously in different parts of India. 2. The responsibility of conducting the decadal census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
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