Which of the following was the 14th Census of India?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: B 2001

Explanation:
The 14th Census of India was conducted in 2001. The Census of India is conducted every 10 years by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It provides essential demographic, social, and economic data about the population.

1. The first Census of India was carried out in 1872, but the first synchronous Census was conducted in 1881.
2. The 2001 Census, the 14th in the series, was an extensive exercise that recorded India's population as 1.02 billion, crossing the billion mark for the first time.
3. This Census highlighted critical aspects such as the decadal population growth, literacy, and sex ratio.
4. The 2011 Census was the 15th in the series, and the next Census (2021) will be the 16th when completed.

Information Booster:

• The 2001 Census recorded a literacy rate of 64.83%, with male literacy at 75.26% and female literacy at 53.67%.
  
• Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state, while Sikkim was the least populous.
  
•  The decadal growth rate of the population (1991-2001) was 21.54%, which showed a slight decrease compared to the previous decade.
  
•  The sex ratio in the 2001 Census was 933 females per 1000 males, reflecting a marginal improvement from 927 in 1991.
  
•  The Census is constitutionally backed and regulated under the Census Act, 1948, ensuring accuracy and comprehensive data collection.