UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Why Census 2027 matters for development, democracy and representation

Q1. In the context of the Census of India, the term 'synchronous census' refers to which one of the following?

  • A. A census conducted simultaneously throughout the country with reference to a single moment of time
  • B. A census in which enumeration is done in different regions at different times depending on local administrative convenience
  • C. A census conducted continuously through the year using rolling household samples
  • D. A census in which only a representative sample of households is enumerated and the totals are projected

Q2. Census 2027 will be which one of the following in the series of decennial censuses conducted in India since 1872?

  • A. 14th decennial census
  • B. 15th decennial census
  • C. 16th decennial census
  • D. 17th decennial census

Q3. Under which one of the following does the subject of 'Census' fall in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?

  • A. Entry 69 of the Union List
  • B. Entry 45 of the State List
  • C. Entry 20 of the Concurrent List
  • D. Entry 97 of the Union List (residuary)