SSC MTS EXAM

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. Post 1949, it has been conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

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: -First Non-synchronous Census: It was conducted in India in 1872 during the reign of Governor-General Lord Mayo. First Synchronous Census: The first synchronous census was taken under British rule on February 17, 1881, by W.C. Plowden (Census Commissioner of India).