Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:
In which year was the first decennial census conducted in India?
Options:
1861
1882
1862
1881
Correct Answer:
1881
Explanation:
In India, censuses began to be conducted by the British Indian government between 1867-72, and regular ten yearly (or decennial) censuses have been conducted since 1881.