NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science
Civics Chapter 7 Public Facilities
Question 8 Page No. 98
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
Data on some of the public facilities are collected as part of the Census. Discuss with your teacher when and how the Census is conducted.
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Here’s a concise outline discussing the conduct of the Census:
1. Timing: The Census is typically carried out every ten years by governments worldwide, though intervals might vary.
2. Methodology: Trained enumerators visit households, recording demographic, social, and economic data through surveys or digital means.
3. Data Collected: Information includes population size, age, gender, education, occupation, housing, and amenities.
4. Government Planning: Data aids in planning public services, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social welfare programs based on population needs.
5. Confidentiality: Strict laws ensure data confidentiality, safeguarding individual privacy and preventing misuse.
Teachers can elaborate on their country’s specific Census methodologies, timelines, and how it informs government policies and resource allocation.