India approves Census 2027 at a cost of Rs 11,718 crore
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to conduct Census of India 2027 with an estimated expenditure of Rs 11,718.24 crore. The announcement was made by the government on Friday. Census 2027 will be one of the most important administrative exercises for the country because it will provide updated demographic and socio-economic data. The decision is relevant for policy planning, allocation of resources, and electoral and welfare-related use of official statistics. The exercise will also be closely watched because large-scale national enumeration has major implications for governance and public administration. The census figure and methodology are likely to attract attention in competitive-exam questions.
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Which body approved the proposal for Census of India 2027?
Answer: (b) Union Cabinet
The correct answer is (b) Union Cabinet.