With reference to the Census, consider the following statements:1. Soc...
- The origin of the Decadal Census in India goes back to the colonial exercise of 1881 by Lord Rippon. However, the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) was conducted for the first time since 1931. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- Census falls under the Census Act of 1948, it provides a portrait of the Indian population.
- Census has evolved and been used by the government, policymakers, academics, and others to capture the Indian population, access resources, map social change, delimitation exercise, etc.
- On the other hand, SECC is meant to canvas every Indian family, both in rural and urban India and ask about their economic status and specific caste name. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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With reference to the Census, consider the following statements:1. Soc...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'B' - 2 only. Let's understand why.
Statement 1: Socio-Economic Caste Census and decadal census were both started by Lord Rippon in India.
This statement is incorrect. The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) and decadal census were not started by Lord Rippon. Lord Rippon is known for introducing local self-government and financial decentralization in India during his tenure as the Viceroy from 1880 to 1884. The decadal census, on the other hand, has been conducted in India since the late 19th century and predates Lord Rippon's tenure. The SECC is a separate survey conducted by the Ministry of Rural Development to collect socio-economic data on households in rural areas.
Statement 2: Decadal Census falls under the Census Act of 1948.
This statement is correct. The decadal census in India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948. The act provides the legal framework for conducting the census and empowers the government to collect data on various aspects of the population such as age, sex, occupation, education, etc. The Act also ensures the confidentiality of the information collected during the census and prohibits its use for purposes other than statistical analysis.
The Census Act of 1948 was enacted to replace the earlier Acts of 1866 and 1879, which governed the conduct of the census in colonial India. The Act of 1948 has been amended several times to keep up with the changing needs of data collection and to incorporate technological advancements in the census process.
In conclusion, only statement 2 is correct. The Socio-Economic Caste Census was not started by Lord Rippon, and the decadal census in India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act of 1948.
With reference to the Census, consider the following statements:1. Soc...
- The origin of the Decadal Census in India goes back to the colonial exercise of 1881 by Lord Rippon. However, the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) was conducted for the first time since 1931. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- Census falls under the Census Act of 1948, it provides a portrait of the Indian population.
- Census has evolved and been used by the government, policymakers, academics, and others to capture the Indian population, access resources, map social change, delimitation exercise, etc.
- On the other hand, SECC is meant to canvas every Indian family, both in rural and urban India and ask about their economic status and specific caste name. Hence, statement 2 is correct.