UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the purpose of the census in the UK?
ATo count the precise number of people who turn out to vote in general elections
BTo collect information about the population to help plan public services ✓
CTo register and keep track of all new immigrants who have arrived in the UK
DTo assess and calculate how much income tax each individual household should pay
Explanation
The UK census (held every 10 years) collects information about the population — where people live, their age, health, religion, employment, etc. This information helps the government plan public services.
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