While the first non-synchronous census in India was conducted between 1872 under Lord Mayo, the first synchronous decennial census was held in 1881 during the tenure of Lord Ripon. This established the practice of conducting a nationwide census every ten years, which continues to this day.
From which year was regular and scientific Census started in India?
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2017 · Topic: India: Population (Population Size, Growth, and Distribution)
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- According to 2011 Census, the density of population in India was
- Which of the following States recorded the lowest decadal growth rate of population, according to the 2011 census ?
- Which one among the following States of India experienced the highest fall in population growth rate during 2001-2011 in relation to the previous decade?
- Directions : The following 05 (Five) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below : Code : Both the Statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. Statement I is true but Statement II is false. Statement I is false but Statement II is true. 55. Statement I: India has wide variation in population density. Statement II: Factors like agricultural productivity and history of settlements have greatly influenced the population density pattern in India.
- According to the Census 2011, the density of population in which one among the following States is the lowest ?
- Consider the following Indian States : 1. Bihar 2. Rajasthan 3. Jammu and Kashmir 4. Haryana Which one of the following is the correct ascending order of the above States on the basis of percentage of State's population to total population of India (based on census 2011) ?
- Arrange the following states in order of their decreasing population size as per the census 2011 : 1. West Bengal 2. Bihar 3. Maharashtra 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- Which of the following statements concerning Scheduled Castes (SC) population in India are correct ? 1. The highest percentage of SC population out of the total population of the state is found in Punjab 2. Bihar is the second largest state in respect of total SC population in India 3. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of SC population in India 4. Among the Indian states, the lowest percentage of SC population out of the total population of the state is found in Goa Select the correct answer using the code given below :