Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

In which year was the "First" census collected during the colonial era?

Options:

1871

1881

1891

1901

Correct Answer:

1881

Explanation:

Various population details were collected through the 1st synchronous census in 1881. It revealed the statistics of Indian population at that period of time including birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate etc.