Census Flashcards
(21 cards)
which law governs the conduct of census in India ?
a) Census of India act 1950
b) census of India act 1948
c) census of India act 1951
d) Census of India act 1947
B
Which was the first city where first known population enumeration attempts had been made during colonial era ?
Dhaka
Who is authorised to carry out
population enumeration and
compile census data?
the
Registrar General and Census
Commissioner
state T or F - By 1961, the central government permitted states to conduct their own caste surveys .
True
which statutory
authority responsible for: Planning and execution of census operations?Under which ministry does it come ?
Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home affairs
The 2011
Census was the 13th Indian census . Is this True ?
false, 15th census
Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding the commissions formed for the enumeration of OBCs, according to the provided information?
a) The Mandal Commission was the First Backward Classes Commission.
b) The Kakakalelkar Commission’s report was implemented in 1990.
c) The Kakakalelkar Commission recommended caste-wise enumeration in the 1961 Census.
d) The Mandal Commission recommended a 27% reservation in education for OBCs.
c) The Kakakalelkar Commission recommended caste-wise enumeration in the 1961 Census.
“Kakakalelkar Commission -> Caste-wise enumeration in the 1961 Census” was made.
Why the other options are incorrect:
a) The Mandal Commission was the First Backward Classes Commission: the Kakakalelkar Commission was the “First Backward Classes Commission” and the Mandal Commission was the “Second Backward Classes Commission.”
b) The Kakakalelkar Commission’s report was implemented in 1990: The image states that the Kakakalelkar Commission’s “Report rejected.” It was the outcome of the Mandal Commission that was “Implemented in 1990.”
d) The Mandal Commission recommended a 27% reservation in education for OBCs: the Mandal Commission recommended a “Reservation of 27% of government jobs for OBCs.”
State T or F - The First Backward Classes Commission’s report was accepted and implemented by the government.
false
which are the 3 states which have done caste surveys ?
Bihar , Telangana and Karnataka
In which year did British India conduct its first non
synchronous population census, covering different
provinces at different times?
(a) 1861 (b) 1867
(c) 1872 (d) 1881
C
In which year was the last comprehensive caste
enumeration of all communities conducted ?
1931
Which event caused the 1941 census in India to be
curtailed, affecting the publication of comprehensive
data?
World War II
Under whose leadership was the first decennial,
synchronous census of British India carried out in
1881?
(a) Charles Trevelyan (b) William Hunter
(c) Lord Ripon (d) W.C. Plowden
c
The first decennial, synchronous census of British India carried out in 1881 was conducted under the leadership of (c) Lord Ripon.
While individuals like W.C. Plowden (who was Census Commissioner at the time) were deeply involved in the execution of the census, Lord Ripon was the Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884
ques talks about leadership not supervision
Which commission in the 1980s estimated the OBC
population in India to be around 52%?
(a) Sachar Commission (b) KakaKelkar Commission
(c) Mandal Commission (d) Punchhi Commissio
C
when was the first population enumeration done
1881
Which of the following is correct ?
a) Census is a matter under the Union List , 8th schedule
b) Census unlike SECC isn’t confidential and can be accessed by courts
c) Census and Population enumeration began in India only during colonial era
d) The first synchronous elections of 1881 was conducted under Lord Mayo which was supervised by WC Plowden
e) Earlier Census was conducted by an organisation on an ad Hoc basis
f) SECC conduction needs amendment in constitution
Options
A) only a, d, e and f
B)None of the above
C) only a,b,d and e
D) only e
ans ) D) only e
a) Analysis: The Census is indeed a subject under the Union List (Entry 69). However, the Union List is part of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, not the Eighth Schedule. The Eighth Schedule deals with the official languages of India.
b)Analysis: The information collected under the Census Act, 1948, is strictly confidential. Section 15 of the Act explicitly prohibits the disclosure of any information relating to an individual. This information cannot be used as evidence in any court of law. In contrast, data from the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) is a public record, and individuals can access their own data.
c)Rigveda , Arthashastra & Ain I Akbari —> comprehensive data of population
d)The first synchronous census was conducted in 1881, but it was under the leadership of Lord Ripon, not Lord Mayo. Lord Mayo’s tenure saw the first non-synchronous census, which was conducted between 1865 and 1872
f)SECC conduction doesn’t need any amendment in the constitution
first census commissioner of India ?
WC Plowden
current Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India?
Shri Mritunjay Kumar Narayan
Who was the first census Commissioner of independent India?
The first Census Commissioner of independent India was R.A. Gopalaswami
State true or false. The only census is to show a population decline in India was the census of the year 1911.
False it was a census of the year 1921
What is the difference between national population register and national register of citizen?
The National Population Register (NPR) is a register of all “usual residents” in India, including both citizens and foreigners. It’s used for government planning and scheme implementation. To be included, you just need to have lived in an area for six months or more, or intend to. No documents are generally required; it’s based on self-declaration.
The National Register of Citizens (NRC), on the other hand, is a register of only Indian citizens. Its main goal is to identify legal citizens and, by extension, illegal immigrants. Unlike the NPR, the NRC requires individuals to provide documentary proof to establish their citizenship. So far, a full NRC has only been implemented in Assam.
