The first complete census in India was conducted in ___________
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1881
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 20-06-2023 (Slot 1) and 18-06-2023 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2022 on 16-07-2022 (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.” |