UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

With reference to the decision reported from Mizoram for the 2027 Census, consider the following statements: 1. Refugees from Bangladesh, Myanmar and Manipur are to be enumerated separately from Indian citizens. 2. The decision followed a State-level meeting reviewing preparations for the second phase of the Census. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct: Mizoram decided to count refugees from Bangladesh, Myanmar and Manipur on a separate list, and the decision followed a meeting reviewing the second phase of Census preparations. Statement 1 is not about ordinary electoral-roll deletion. Statement 2 refers to the reported State-level review, not a Union-level census result. Option D is therefore incorrect because both propositions are supported.

Topics: census administration, governance, migration data, mizoram refugee enumeration