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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. 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: -First Census of India was taken in the Year 1872. It was held under The Governor-General of India/Viceroy of India Lord Mayo (1869-1872).
Detailed explanation-3: -The first known census for citizens was done in 1830 by Henry Walter in Daac (also known as Dhaka). Therefore, Henry Walter is known as the ather of Indian Census.
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