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Q41: Ending the long delay, the Union Budget 2026-27 allocated Rupees 6,000 Crore for the "Census 2027". According to the announcement, what is the Reference Date for the population count in most of the country, excluding snow-bound areas?

A
January 1, 2027
B
March 1, 2027
C
April 1, 2027
D
October 1, 2026
✅ Correct Answer: B
The Reference Date is March 1, 2027.
The Union Budget 2026-27 kickstarts the first "Digital Census." For snow-bound areas (J&K, HP), the date is October 1, 2026.
This data is critical for future delimitation and policy making.