67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre)-2022

In which year the first Census was introduced in India?

a1872✓ Correct
b1901
c1911
d1921
eNone of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

During British rule, the first census was conducted in 1872 during the time of Lord Mayo; however, the first regular census, i.e., the beginning of continuous decennial census, is considered from 1881 during the time of Lord Ripon.

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