2024 · Q67
Consider the following statements with reference to Census in India :
- 1The first All India Census was attempted in 1872.
- 2From 1881, decennial censuses became a regular feature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The first attempted all-India (synchronous) census was conducted in 1872 under Lord Mayo, though it was non-synchronous across regions. From 1881, under Lord Ripon, decennial censuses became a regular feature and have continued since. Both statements are correct. Hence option C is correct.