First census in India was made in the period of___________?
Correct answer: C. Lord Mayo
- A. Lord Curzon
- B. Lord Canning
- C. Lord Mayo
- D. None
Explanation
The first general census of India was conducted in 1872 during the administration of Lord Mayo, although the first regularly synchronous census was held in 1881. This distinction explains occasional disagreement over the wording.
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