Which year census is the 15 National census survey conducted by the Census Organisation of India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 2011.
 The 2011 census is the 15th National Census Survey conducted by the Census Organisation of India. It was the most comprehensive census conducted in the country, covering various aspects of the population, including demographic, social, and economic characteristics.
Information Booster:
 History of Census in India:
o First Census: The first systematic census was conducted in 1871-72 under British rule.
o Decennial Census: Since 1881, a census has been conducted every 10 years without interruption.
o Post-Independence: The first census after India gained independence was conducted in 1951.
o Census Organisation: The Census Organisation of India is responsible for conducting the census. It operates under the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, which is part of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
 2011 Census Facts:
o 15th Census: The 2011 census was the 15th National Census Survey of India.
o Population: The population of India was recorded at approximately 1.21 billion, making it the second most populous country in the world.
o Gender Ratio: The census recorded a gender ratio of 940 females for every 1,000 males.
o Literacy Rate: The literacy rate was reported at 74.04%.
o Data Collection: Conducted in two phases – the Houselisting and Housing Census (April to September 2010) and the Population Enumeration (9 to 28 February 2011).
o Technology Use: For the first time, biometric data was collected, and the National Population Register (NPR) was linked to the census.
o Urbanization: The census data showed an increase in urbanization, with 31.16% of the population living in urban areas.