The Union Cabinet has approved the conduct of Census of India 2027 at a total cost of ₹11,718.24 crore, marking the __________ Census of India and the ________ after Independence.

16th and 8th

The correct answer is option 1: 16th and 8th

The Union Cabinet has approved the conduct of Census of India 2027 at a total cost of ₹11,718.24 crore, marking the 16th Census of India and the 8th after Independence.