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The first Economic Census was undertaken in 1977. The Second Economic Census was carried out in 1980, followed by the Third EC in 1990. The fourth edition took place in 1998, while the fifth EC was held in 2005. The Sixth edition of the Economic Census was conducted in 2013. The Seventh Economic Census (7th EC) is scheduled to be conducted in 2019, but due to Covid-19 Pandemic, it has been extended. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.

Economic Census also provides valuable insight into geographical spread/clusters of economic activities, ownership patterns, persons engaged, etc., of all economic establishments in the country. Economic Census is the complete count of all establishments located within the geographical boundary of India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Economic Censuses (EC) have been conducted by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation. In the current Economic Census, MoSPI has partnered with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, as the implementing agency for the 7th EC. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

The national economic census is conducted every five years and is crucial for framing policies and planning for the government and other organizations. Hence, statement 4 is correct.