Multiple choice general knowledge

When was the regular decadal census started in Inida?

  1. 1841

  2. 1872

  3. 1881

  4. 1901
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Explanation

The first regular decadal census in India started in 1881. While a census was conducted in 1872, it was a one-time effort. The 1881 census established the systematic practice of conducting a census every 10 years, which continues to this day. The 1881 census is therefore considered the beginning of India's regular decadal census cycle.

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