Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonial cities

Question:

Since when decennial censuses had been conducted in India on a regular basis?

Options:

1872

1881

1891

None of the above

Correct Answer:

1881

Explanation:

By the mid-nineteenth century, several local censuses had been carried out in different regions. The first all-India census was attempted in 1872. Thereafter, from 1881, the decennial (conducted every ten years) census became a regular feature.