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What are the sources of population data in India? When was the first complete data collection completed/conducted?

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The main source of data collection in India is Census data collected every 10 years. First complete data collection was conducted by census in 1881.
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Knowledge Check

  • The source of data is

    A
    Primary
    B
    Secondary
    C
    (1) and (2) both
    D
    None of these

  • When was the first data census collected during British India?

    A
    1882
    B
    1981
    C
    1881
    D
    1982

  • Which of the following is a method of secondary data collection?

    A
    Direct personal investigation
    B
    Direct oral investigation
    C
    Collection of information through questionnaire
    D
    none of the these

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