Multiple choice general knowledge

Recently the exercise of census 2011 has taken off from April 1, 2010. During the history of Independent India, which of the following states have been excluded in a census ?

  1. Jammu & Kashmir

  2. Assam

  3. Jammu & Kashmir and Assam

  4. Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jammu & Kashmir was excluded from the 1991 census due to insurgency, and Assam was also excluded that year due to disturbed conditions. This was the first and only time in independent India's history that states were excluded from the census exercise.