Socio-Economic Caste Census - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is / are correct?

1. Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 is being carried under Census of India act 1948.
2. The SECC, 2011 will be conducted through a comprehensive programme involving the Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India and the State Governments.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 is not being carried under Census of India act 1948 while the regular Population Census is Carried out under Census Act, 1948.