After independence, the Census Act was enacted in India in the year __________.

Correct option is D

Correct Answer:

(D) 1948

Explanation:

The Census Act, 1948 was enacted after India’s independence to provide a legal framework for conducting the Census of India. It empowers the government to collect demographic, social, and economic data of the population at regular intervals.

• First Post-Independence Census: Conducted in 1951 under the Census Act, 1948.
• Frequency:Every 10 years (decennial census).
• Authority: Conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Latest Census: The 2021 Census was delayed due to COVID-19, making the 2011 Census the latest available data.
• Importance: Data collected helps in policy-making, resource allocation, and governance.