In which year was the first All-India Census attempted in India?
1. 1881
2. 1872
3. 1874
4. 1873
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - 2
1. 1881
2. 1872 (Answer)
3. 1874
4. 1873
The first regular census of British India took place in 1872 under the administration of Lord Mayo, the Viceroy of India. This census marked the beginning of the decennial (every ten years) census exercises in India.
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, decennial (conducted every ten years) censuses became a regular feature. This collection of data is an invaluable source for studying urbanisation in India.