Question

Which one from the following refers to population census?

• A. The process of counting the land area in a country.
• B. The process of counting the mountains and hilly terrains in a country.
• C. The process of taking a count of total number of people in a country.
• D. The process of counting the number of states in a country.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The process of taking a count of total number of people in a country.

Population census is the process of taking count of the total population of the country. In India, the census is held for every ten years.
The next census will be held in 2021.