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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

The first census of 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 census of India during the British period was held in 1872 under the rule of Viceroy Lord Mayo (1869-1872). The census was conducted with the help of W.W.Hunter.

The first complete census was conducted in 1881 by W.C. Plowden, the Census Commissioner of India.

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