WBCS.LIVE practice question

A 'Mouza' in the Indian census refers to

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Community development block
  2. Revenue village
  3. Small police station
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Revenue village

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Revenue village šŸ“š Explanation: In the terminology of the Indian Census, a 'Mouza' refers to a revenue village with a defined boundary. It is the lowest level of administrative unit used for land records and census data collection. A mouza may consist of one or more small hamlets or settlements.