With reference to demographic data collection and the preparations for the upcoming decadal Census scheduled for 2027, consider the following statements:
- Following recent statutory amendments mandating digital birth certificates, the Civil Registration System (CRS) for recording vital events falls under the Union List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
- The Houselisting and Housing Census provides comprehensive data on the conditions of human settlements and housing deficits to be taken care of in the formulation of housing policies.
- The Mother Tongue Survey project surveys the mother tongues which are recorded consistently across two and more Census decades.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is wrong: registration of births and deaths sits in the Concurrent List (Entry 30), not the Union List, so the Civil Registration System is a shared subject. Statement 2 is correct, as the Houselisting and Housing Census captures the condition of settlements and housing shortfalls. Statement 3 is correct, since the Mother Tongue Survey covers tongues recorded consistently across two or more Census decades, leaving two true statements.