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1941 Census of Jammu and Kashmir

Okay kiddo, a census is a big count of all the people who are living in a certain place at a certain time. In 1941, there was a big count of all the people who were living in Jammu and Kashmir, which is a place in India.

Now, why was this count done? Well, it helps the government know how many people are living there, where they are living, what they do for a living and more information like that. This information helps the government plan things like where to build hospitals, schools, and other important things that people need.

But, the 1941 census of Jammu and Kashmir was done during a time when India was not independent yet. There were different rulers in different parts of the country, and Jammu and Kashmir was ruled by a king. So, this census was done to help the king and his government understand how many people they were ruling over and where they were living.

It's important to count people because it can help the government understand the needs of the people and make sure they are providing the right services to them. That's why everyone in Jammu and Kashmir was counted and recorded in the 1941 census!