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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

The first census in India during the British period was held during the tenure of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Lord Mayo

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Mayo”.
The first complete census of India was conducted in 1872 under the Viceroyalty of Lord Mayo.

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