Practice Census Or Complete Enumeration (2.6.1) - Collection of Data

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Question 1.
What is a Census?
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Think about the range of people included.
Question 2.
How often is a Census conducted in India?
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Consider the regular schedule and historical context.
3Question 3.
What does a Census typically aim to collect?
- Data from a sample
- Data from every individual
- Data from selected households
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Think about the definition of Census.
4Question 4.
True or false: A Census is conducted every five years.
- True
- False
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Recall the regular schedule for Censuses.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications if a Census fails to reach rural households. How would this impact the data collected?
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Think about the consequences of incomplete data.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a Census in rapidly changing populations versus the advantages of Sample Surveys in the same context.
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Consider the trade-offs between thoroughness and timeliness.

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