WBCS.LIVE practice question

Last Census of Indian Population was held in the year

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

Answer options

  1. 1991
  2. 2001
  3. 2011
  4. 2019

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 2011

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 2011 šŸ“š Explanation: The last nationwide census of the Indian population was conducted in 2011. This was the 15th census since 1872 and the 7th since independence. The census provides comprehensive data on demographics, literacy, and socio-economic conditions across the country. While the 2021 census was delayed, the 2011 report remains the official standard for government data.