Multiple choice

In India, 'Census' has been a regular drill for every 10 years since….

  1. 1872

  2. 1871

  3. 1876

  4. 1879
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Explanation

The first non-synchronous census in India was conducted in 1872 under Lord Mayo. However, the first synchronous decennial census (the regular 10-year drill) actually began in 1881. Given the options, 1872 is the accepted starting point for the census era in India.

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