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Who is the statutory authority responsible for conducting population census and vital statistics registration in India?

A Chief Election Commissioner
B Director General of Health Services
C Chairman of the Delimitation Commission
D Registrar General of India

Correct answer: (d) Registrar General of India

Explanation

Option D is correct because the Registrar General of India is the statutory authority responsible for conducting population census and vital statistics registration. Options A, C, and D hold distinct constitutional or administrative responsibilities.

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