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6 August 2026

Census 2027 and caste enumeration

The Census is a major national exercise and the inclusion of caste enumeration is a significant policy shift with profound implications for social justice, welfare targeting, and demographic analysis, making it a highly probable topic for direct examination.

1 min read Day 4 of 18 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Population Census 2027 is scheduled to begin on August 17, 2027, in specific regions including Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
  • The nationwide Population Enumeration (PE) phase is scheduled for February 2027.
  • The final questionnaire for the census is expected to contain 28 questions.
  • A significant change in the 2027 Census is the inclusion of caste enumeration for all residents, moving beyond the previous practice of only enumerating Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 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 caste enumeration in the decennial census and its potential implications for social policy and inclusive governance in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. In the context of the Population Census 2027, which of the following statements regarding the enumeration process is correct?

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