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Assertion (A): The first nationwide census in independent India was conducted in 1951. Reason (R): Census operations are held every ten years in India.

1. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
2. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Correct answer: Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A

Solution

The first census after India became independent was indeed conducted in 1951, so Assertion (A) is true. Census operations in India are generally conducted every ten years, so Reason (R) is also true. However, R does not explain why 1951 was the first nationwide census in independent India.

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