The first population census in India was

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

The first population census in India was conducted in the year ______.

Options:

1872

1873

1891

1901

Correct Answer:

1872

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → 1872

The first population Census in India was conducted in 1872 but its first complete Census was conducted only in 1881.