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In which year was the first All India Census attempted and from which year did the Decennial Census become a regular feature ?
Explanation
The first population census in India was attempted in 1872 during the viceroyalty of Lord Mayo. However, this census was non-synchronous and did not cover the entire country simultaneously.
The first synchronous census, which marked the beginning of the regular decennial census feature in India, was conducted in 1881 under the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon. Since 1881, the census has been conducted every ten years (decennially) by the Government of India. W.C. Plowden was the Census Commissioner for the 1881 census. This exercise provides comprehensive demographic data and is currently conducted under the Census Act of 1948.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Consider the following statements with reference to Census in India: 1. The first All India Census was attempted in 1872. 2. From 1881, decennial censuses became a regular feature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The All India Census was 1. first attempted in 1872 2. regularly undertaken since 1881 3. always undertaken as a five-year exercise Select the correct answer using the code given below.
When was the first All India Census attempted?
The first Indian Factories Act was passed in :