Census 2027: Full list of 40 questions, including those on caste, to be asked in Phase 2
As many as 40 questions will be asked as part of the Population Enumeration (PE) — which is part of the second phase of the Census 2027. “Comprehensive caste enumeration will be done during the Population Enumeration phase,” the Centre had said earlier.
The Union government has released the list of 40 questions that will be included in the population enumeration phase of the Census 2027. This phase is set to take place in two parts - the first phase will focus on housing conditions, while the second phase will gather demographic, socio-economic, cultural, migration, and fertility-related information.
For the second phase, caste will be enumerated for the first time. The government has specified that census officers will ask questions related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and caste during the house-to-house enumeration. Key questions include date of birth and age, caste status, educational attainment, employment status, and information on children.
In Ladakh and snow-bound regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the population enumeration will take place from September 1 to 30. These areas are designated as snow-bound non-synchronous regions. The census is expected to provide a comprehensive snapshot of India's population and will be conducted in two phases, as previously announced by the Union Cabinet.
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