Multiple choice

The first census in India in modern times was conducted in

  1. 1801

  2. 1872

  3. 1901

  4. 1951
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first modern census in India was conducted in 1872 by the British colonial administration. While 1901 is often cited as the first complete synchronous census, 1872 marked the first modern attempt at systematic population counting.

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