Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:
1901 census was important because it sought to collective information on ________
Options:
social hierarchy of caste
caste occupation
caste population
caste relations
Correct Answer:
social hierarchy of caste
Explanation:
The 1901 Census under the direction of Herbert Risley was particularly important as it sought to collect information on the social hierarchy of caste – i.e., the social order of precedence in particular regions, as to the position of each caste in the rank order.