Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
Phase II – Population Enumeration
Detailed Explanation
- Correct Answer: Phase II – Population Enumeration.
- Phase I: Collects information about housing conditions, household amenities and assets.
- Phase II: Collects demographic, socio-economic, educational, migration and fertility-related information.
- Caste Enumeration: The Government has decided to include caste-related enumeration in Phase II.
- General Reference Date: 00:00 hours on 1 March 2027.
- General Phase II Schedule: 25 January–28 February 2027, with certain state and snow-bound area exceptions.
- Important: Census 2027 is the first digital Census of India and includes caste enumeration.