Census of India — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the challenges faced in conducting the Census of India and discuss its indispensable role in democratic governance and policy formulation.

Discuss the evolution of Census methodology in India from its inception to the planned Census 2021. What are the implications of this evolution for data reliability and utility?

Compare and contrast the objectives, methodology, and utility of the decennial Census with the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) in India. How do both contribute to India's development discourse?