Concept:An accurate census gives the government reliable population data needed for fair and effective planning.
Explanation:Census figures show the size, location, and needs of the population in different regions.
Planners use these figures to identify areas that are densely or scarcely populated.
This helps the government distribute resources such as funds, schools, hospitals, and other public goods according to actual need.
Without accurate figures, resources may be allocated unevenly, leading to waste or shortages.
Although employment, industry siting, and social amenities all require population data, the broadest and most direct use of census figures by planners is the allocation of resources among regions and communities.
Answer:D. Allocating resources