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Q14
(UPPCS/2023)
History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947)
When was the Census work done for first time in India?
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The history of the census in India began under British rule. The first population census was conducted in 1872 under the Viceroyalty of Lord Mayo. However, this census was non-synchronous (not conducted simultaneously across the country) and did not cover the entire territory of India.
The first synchronous census (conducted simultaneously across all regions) and the first complete decennial census in India was held in 1881 under the Viceroyalty of Lord Ripon. Since 1872 is not among the options provided,
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