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First census in India was conducted in the year _______.

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First census in India was conducted in the year _______.
1. 1872
2. 1927
3. 1910
4. 1887
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Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1872

The correct answer is 1872. 

  • In 1872 AD, the first Census was done in India under the rule of Lord Mayo.
  • The First Official Census in India was done in 1881 AD under Lord Rippon.
    • It was called the First synchronised census.
  • Since 1901, it has been taking place every decade.
  • Census 2011, is the 15th census and 7th after independence.
  • The slogan of Census 2011 is “Our Census, Our Future”.
  • India was the first country to adopt family planning in the world.
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