In which year was the 15th National Census Survey of India conducted?

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The correct answer is 2011

Key Points

2011 was the year when the 15th National Census Survey of India was conducted.
The National Census Survey is conducted every ten years by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The census collects comprehensive demographic data which is crucial for planning and policy-making.
The data includes information on population, economic activity, literacy and education, housing and household amenities, urbanization, fertility and mortality, and many other socio-economic parameters.
The first census in India was conducted in 1872, and since 1881, it has been conducted every ten years without a break.

Additional Information

The 2021 census was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making the 2011 census the most recent one.
India's census is one of the largest administrative exercises in the world.
The census data is used for redrawing constituencies, allocation of government resources, and various other administrative functions.
The census also provides a detailed picture of the socio-economic and demographic changes over the decade.
Data from the census is used extensively for academic research and by international organizations.