GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Revenue Surveys
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Census Surveys
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The U.S. Census Bureau compiles information from household to produce statistics that describe populations and their characteristics, such as age, education, housing and income. We collect this data by asking household members questions about the people who live in the house, apartment, mobile home or group housing.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is A Census. A survey which includes every element of the population is called census survey.
Detailed explanation-3: -For taking the Census of India, a house to house enquiry is carried out, covering all households in India. Hence, the method of data collection employed is personal interview.
Detailed explanation-4: -A census is a collection of information from all units in the population or a ‘complete enumeration’ of the population. We use a census when we want accurate information for many subdivisions of the population. Such a survey usually requires a very large sample size and often a census offers the best solution.