Q. Which state became the second state in the country, after Bihar, to conduct a caste census?
Answer:
Andhra Pradesh
Notes: Andhra Pradesh launched a 10-day comprehensive caste census, becoming the second state after Bihar to undertake this initiative. C Srinivasa Venugopala Krishna, the Information and Public Relations Minister, mentioned that the census may be extended by four or five days if necessary. Volunteers will visit every home to collect caste details, which will be transmitted to the village secretariat system, marking a significant step in understanding the state's demographic composition.