- First attempted census in India: 1872 (Lord Mayo). - First synchronous decennial census: 1881 (Lord Ripon). - Decennial censuses have been regular since 1881.
Consider the following statements with reference to Census in India : 1. The first All India Census was attempted in 1872. 2. From 1881, decennial censuses became a regular feature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024 · Topic: India: Population (Population Size, Growth, and Distribution)
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