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?

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Q: 66 (CDS-II/2024)
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?

question_subject: 

General Knowledge

question_exam: 

CDS-II

The first attempt for a nationwide census in India was in 1872, and from 1881 onwards, censuses were conducted every ten years, establishing a regular pattern.