Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria to measure deprivations in the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 conducted by the government of India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Households with no adult female aged 15-59.
· The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 conducted by the Government of India measured deprivation based on specific criteria. These criteria were designed to identify the socio-economic status and the extent of deprivation faced by households.
· Households with no adult female aged 15-59 is not one of the deprivation indicators in the SECC 2011.
Information Booster:
SECC 2011 Deprivation Criteria:
· Households with only one room with no solid walls and roof: Indicates poor housing conditions and is a measure of extreme deprivation.
· Households with differently-abled members: Recognizes the additional challenges faced by such households.
· Households with no able-bodied members: Highlights the economic vulnerability of households with no member capable of earning a livelihood.
Not included:
· Households with no adult female aged 15-59: This specific criterion is not part of the SECC 2011 framework for deprivation.
SECC 2011 Objective:
· The SECC 2011 was aimed at identifying households that needed government assistance and determining the socio-economic conditions across rural and urban India.