Incorrect Statement About Census of India
Which of the following statements about the Census of India is INCORRECT?
- It is conducted every ten years
- The first Census after independence was conducted in 1951
- The Census is free from all non-sampling errors — Correct Answer
- The last Census was held in 2011
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The statement 'Census is free from all non-sampling errors' is INCORRECT. Even a Census can contain non-sampling errors.
Key Points:
- Census eliminates sampling error (because everyone is included), but it does NOT eliminate non-sampling errors.
- Non-sampling errors in Census include: data acquisition errors, non-response, enumerator bias.
- This is why non-sampling errors are considered more serious than sampling errors.
- Census of India facts: Conducted every 10 years since 1881; first post-independence Census in 1951; last Census in 2011.
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