GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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First census in India was conducted at the time of
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Lord Mayo
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Lord Lytton
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Lord Auckland
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Sir John Napier
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While it has been undertaken every 10 years, beginning in 1872 under British Viceroy Lord Mayo, the first complete census was taken in 1881.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first continuous or synchronous census started in the year 1881 and then followed a 10 year cycle. It was under the leadership of W.C Plowden, who was the Census commissioner of India. The first census of Independent India was conducted in 1951, and the latest census to be conducted was of 2011.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, the first synchronous Census in India was carried out in 1881. During that time Lord Ripon was Viceroy of India.
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