Modern History PYQ 535 of 636 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

In which year the first Census was introduced in India?

  1. A1872
  2. B1901
  3. C1911
  4. D1921
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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

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Correct answer: (a) 1872

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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