Census 2027 will be which numbered Census of India?

Options

  • A. 14th Census
  • B. 15th Census
  • C. 16th Census
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. 16th Census

Detailed Explanation

  • Correct Answer: 16th Census of India.
  • Since Independence: It will be the 8th Census after independence.
  • Previous Census: Census 2011 was the last completed Census of India.
  • Frequency: Census is generally conducted every 10 years.
  • Legal Basis: Census Act, 1948 and Census Rules, 1990.
  • Responsible Authority: Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Important: Census 2021 was postponed, and the next Census is designated Census 2027.