The de facto census method may overcount: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The de facto census method may overcount:
A. Newborns not yet registered
B. Visitors and temporary residents present on census night
C. Elderly in institutions
D. Usual residents who are temporarily absent
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
De facto census counts people where found on census night, so tourists, migrant workers, or hospital patients may be counted away from their usual residence, potentially inflating counts in transient areas.

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