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5 August 2026

Census 2027 phase two questions

The Census is a major national exercise and a flagship administrative report that provides critical data for policy formulation, with the inclusion of caste enumeration representing a significant shift in national socio-political data collection.

1 min read Day 3 of 18 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The second phase of the Population Census 2027, known as Population Enumeration (PE), is scheduled to begin on August 17, 2027.
  • Initial enumeration will cover Ladakh, snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
  • The nationwide census exercise is scheduled for February 2027.
  • The final questionnaire for the PE phase is expected to include 28 questions.
  • A significant change in the 2027 Census is the inclusion of caste enumeration for all residents, whereas previous censuses were limited to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 18 in Caste enumeration in Census 2027, which has been running since 7 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of expanding the scope of the decennial Census to include comprehensive caste enumeration. How does this data collection influence the formulation and implementation of socio-economic welfare policies in India? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. In the context of the Population Census 2027, what is the primary distinction regarding caste enumeration compared to previous census exercises?

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