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In India, Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 was conducted by which of the following?

I. Ministry of Rural Development

II. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (21-Nov-2025) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Both I and II

The question asks which ministries conducted the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 in India.

The SECC 2011 was conducted in two parts, one for rural areas and one for urban areas.

The rural component was carried out by the Ministry of Rural Development, so Statement I is correct.

The urban component was carried out by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, now part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, so Statement II is also correct.

The overall exercise was conducted in association with State Governments and the Registrar General of India.

Since both ministries were involved in conducting the SECC 2011, the correct option is Both I and II.

Hence the answer is Both I and II.

Both I and II.

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