Consider the following statements regarding Census and Socio-Economic ...
Census and Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC)
Introduction:
Census and Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) are two different exercises carried out by the Indian government to collect data related to population and its socio-economic conditions. In this question, we need to identify the correct statements regarding these exercises.
Statement 1: The Census is a statutory exercise and all data collected will be published in the local areas for public scrutiny.
Explanation:
The Census is a statutory exercise conducted every ten years under the Census Act, 1948. The primary objective of the Census is to collect data related to the population, its demographic characteristics, and housing conditions. The Census data is used for various purposes such as planning, policy formulation, and allocation of resources. The Census data is collected by enumerators who visit every household and record the necessary information. The Census data is confidential and is not open for public scrutiny. However, some statistical information is released for public use.
Statement 2: All the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households.
Explanation:
The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is a comprehensive exercise conducted to collect data related to the socio-economic conditions of households. The SECC data is used to identify households that are eligible for various government schemes and programs. The SECC data is collected by visiting every household and recording the necessary information. The SECC data is confidential and is not open for public scrutiny. Only authorized government officials have access to this data. The SECC data is used to grant or restrict benefits to households based on their socio-economic status.
Conclusion:
From the above explanation, we can conclude that statement 1 is incorrect, and statement 2 is correct. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' – 1 only.
Consider the following statements regarding Census and Socio-Economic ...
- The Census is a statutory exercise conducted under the provisions of the Census Act 1948 and Rules made there under.
- All information collected under the Census is confidential and will not be shared with any agency – Government or private.
- According to the SECC website, “all the personal information given in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) is open for use by Government departments to grant and/or restrict benefits to households”.