Question
“Census of India provides statistical information on various aspects of demographic changes in India”. Explain.
Solution
Census of India is a decennial publication of the Government of India. It relates to population, size and the various aspects of demographic changes in India. It includes statistical information on the following parameters :
(i) Size, growth rate and distribution of population in India.
(ii) Population of protection.
(iii) Density of population
(iv) Sex composition of population.
(v) State of literacy.