The first population Census of India was conducted in __________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1872
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 20-05-2026 (Slot 1) and 11-05-2026 (Slot 1), in CUET (UG) 2025 on 03-06-2025 (Slot 1) and 20-05-2025 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 06-06-2023 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Sources of Population Data Population data are collected through Census operation held every 10 years in our country. The first population Census in India was conducted in 1872 but its first complete Census was conducted only in 1881.” |