In which year will the 16th Census of India be conducted?

Correct answer: (b) 2027

Explanation

The 16th Census of India (the 8th since independence) is to be held in 2027. Its house-listing phase is planned for April–September 2026 and the population count for February 2027, with 1 March 2027 as the reference date (October 2026 for the snow-bound areas). It will be India's first digital census, with self-enumeration online, and the first since 1931 to count caste.