In the Census of India, data is enumerated on two bases, 'Place of birth' and 'Place of Residence'. Which of the following is the purpose for the same?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → To assess migration
A person is a migrant when the place of birth, or the place of last residence, is different from the place where the Census counts the person. Comparing these places shows who has moved, so the two bases are used to assess migration.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “In the Census of India migration is enumerated on two bases : (i) place of birth, if the place of birth is different from the place of enumeration (known as life-time migrant); (ii) place of residence, if the place of last residence is different from the place of enumeration (known as migrant by place of last residence).” |