| What does Navya represent in relation to the southeastern part of the Gangetic delta? | accessibility by boat or ship | (in Hugli district), and (4) Kantakapattana (Katwa in Barddhaman district). As per the modern geographical area, the country by the name of Goudawould comprise of the present day Murshidabad district alongwithparts of Nadia, Barddhaman and Hugli districts of West Bengal. According to some works of later period, the territory of Gouda was situated between the counties of Vanga and Bhubanesh. The Vanga appears to be restricted to a smaller tract in the eastern part of the Gangetic delta during the rule of the Pal and the SenaDynasties. The inscriptions relating to the later period of SenaDynasty rule shows thatVangawas divided into Vikrampurabhaga and Navya. Navya, which signifies accessibility by boat or ship, is an apt nomenclature of the south-eastern region of the Gangetic delta and in all likelihood was the possible location of the Nadia district of modern era. | 688 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | Navya, which signifies accessibility by boat or ship, is an apt nomenclature of the south-eastern region of the Gangetic delta and in all likelihood was the possible location of the Nadia district of modern era. | 19 | page=19,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What groups are included in the term 'Total Population' in the Primary Census Abstract? | the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Institutional and the Houseless populations | 1. District Primary Census Abstract -District/C.D. Block/Town. 2. Primary Census Abstract for Scheduled Castes- District/C.D. Block/Town. 3. Primary Census Abstract for Scheduled Tribes -District/C.D. Block/Town. 4. Village Primary Census Abstract -C.D. Block/Village wise. 5. Urban Primary Census Abstract- Town/Ward level. The PCA Data for villages was presented C.D. Block wise for the first time in 1991 Census. This practice is continued in 2001 and 2011 Census. The term ‘Total Population’ includes the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Institutional and the Houseless populations. An appendix to District Primary Census Abstract has also been furnished showing urban enumeration block-wise particulars on Total Population, the Scheduled Castes Population and the Scheduled Tribes Population for each town. 6. | 505 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | The term ‘Total Population’ includes the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Institutional and the Houseless populations. |
| What is the Census operation in India regarded as? | the single largest, complex, peace time administrative exercise in the world | In Censuses until 1931, a synchronous de-facto method was adopted wherein the Census was conducted throughout the country on a single night. This being a very costly affair and involved the deployment of very large force at one point of time was given up in 1941. Since then the same methodology has been followed in all the Censuses. It is a gigantic operation and considered to be the single largest, complex, peace time administrative exercise in the world. The Census Operation in India is carried out in two distinct but inter connected phases - the House listing and Housing Census followed by the Population Enumeration. During the first phase of Census 2011 i.e. | 383 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | It is a gigantic operation and considered to be the single largest, complex, peace time administrative exercise in the world. | 29 | page=29,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the source of the name 'Nadia' for the district? | derived from Nabadwip, whose abbreviated form, as considered, is Nadia | Unlike most of the districts in West Bengal whose nomenclature has been derived from the name of the district headquarter; the district of Nadia is a notable exception in this regard. The nomenclature of the district has been derived from Nabadwip, whose abbreviated form, as considered, is Nadia and not from Krishnanagar which happens to be the district headquarter. Although several attempts had been undertaken to trace the nomenclature of the district historically, the name ‘Nabadwip’ or ‘Nadia’ does not figure in any records pertaining to a very ancient era. The oldest records of Nadia which was earlierspelt as ‘Nudiya’ can be traced in Minhaz-Us- Siraj’sTabaqat-i-Nasiri which chronicles the invasion of Nabadwip by BakhtiyarKhilji in 1200 A.D. The geographical area of the current district of Nadia in the ancient period is very difficult to ascertain. | 226 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | The nomenclature of the district has been derived from Nabadwip, whose abbreviated form, as considered, is Nadia and not from Krishnanagar which happens to be the district headquarter. |
| Who was Bhattanarayan, the founder of the Krishnanagar dynasty? | a Brahmin (holy man)who was well versed in Vedic lore | Northern portion of Nadia district in the later part of the 16th century and his kingdom included large tracts under Jessore and Khulna districts. The rest of the Nadia district was ruled by the local chieftains by virtue of holding their lands bestowed upon them by the Hindu kings. Among these chieftains, the KrishnanagarRaj (dynasty) appears to be of historical significance important as the history of this family has virtually become the history of the district. The reign of this dynasty can be traced from Bhattanarayan, a Brahmin (holy man)who was well versed in Vedic lore from the team of Karnatic Brahmins who were patronised by Adisur, the King of Bengal between 1077-78 A.D. The succeeding 12 generations originating from Bhattanarayan ruled for the next 316 years at Krishnanagar. After that seven generations upto KingKasinath ruled for 198 years over the district. | 529 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | The reign of this dynasty can be traced from Bhattanarayan, a Brahmin (holy man)who was well versed in Vedic lore from the team of Karnatic Brahmins who were patronised by Adisur, the King of Bengal between 1077-78 A.D. |
| What is Kasinath? | the contemporary of the Emperor Akbar | After that seven generations upto KingKasinath ruled for 198 years over the district. Kasinath was the contemporary of the Emperor Akbar. But as an act of utter misfortune he was killed at village Andulia near Bagwan by the imperial force. | 99 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | Kasinath was the contemporary of the Emperor Akbar. | 20 | page=20,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Population Enumeration? | carried out during February-March, 2011 | The field work of the second phase i.e. Population Enumeration was carried out during February-March, 2011. One of the essential features of Population Enumeration in the second phase was that each person was enumerated and her/his individual particulars were collected at a well-defined point of time. | 67 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | Population Enumeration was carried out during February-March, 2011. | 29 | page=29,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |
| Why were certain areas designated as 'Special Charges' during the Census? | security reasons termed as ‘Special Charges’ such as the Defence and strictly Military/Para- Military areas, including operational areas were also covered | In addition to the coverage during House listing & Housing Census, the enumeration of the Houseless population was carried out on the night of 28th February, 2011, as has been the usual practice. For the purpose of Census, certain areas where the access of the civilian enumerators was not permissible due to security reasons termed as ‘Special Charges’ such as the Defence and strictly Military/Para- Military areas, including operational areas were also covered. Such areas were not covered during the House listing & Housing Census. | 309 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | For the purpose of Census, certain areas where the access of the civilian enumerators was not permissible due to security reasons termed as ‘Special Charges’ such as the Defence and strictly Military/Para- Military areas, including operational areas were also covered. | 30 | page=30,block=1 | 0.800 |
| What data from the 2001 Census format was retained in the 2011 Census Primary Census Abstract? | the data on four categories of works | Level of Presentation of PCA data in District Census Handbooks: The format of Primary Census Abstract (PCA) adopted in the DCHB of 2001 Census has been continued for 2011 Census as the data on four categories of works have been presented similar to 2001 census. The Primary Census Abstract data in different PCAs are presented at different levels. The level of presentation of Primary Census Abstracts in DCHB is as under: | 181 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | Level of Presentation of PCA data in District Census Handbooks: The format of Primary Census Abstract (PCA) adopted in the DCHB of 2001 Census has been continued for 2011 Census as the data on four categories of works have been presented similar to 2001 census. | 31 | page=31,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What educational tradition involving Sanskrit did Maharaja Krishna Chandra support? | the tradition of learning of Sanskrit and argument and analysis of the language by scholars from different parts of eastern India | Under his support and financial helpings, the tradition of learning of Sanskrit and argument and analysis of the language by scholars from different parts of eastern India took a prominentform. Development of Bengal school of Musicis also attributed to his rules.Celebration of many religious festival like `Jagadhatri Puja’ was initiated during his time. The Palace was used as a residence by the King and his family members surrounded by the huts of the Prajas (subject to the kingdom), descendants of whom still reside in the vicinity. There is a beautiful temple of Maa Durga inside the Palace and the festivals of Durga Puja and Baro Dol (a twelve day celebration during the Holi festival) are celebrated with pomp and galore even today. | 42 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1347/download/4402/DH_2011_1910_PART_B_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | Under his support and financial helpings, the tradition of learning of Sanskrit and argument and analysis of the language by scholars from different parts of eastern India took a prominentform. |