In which of the following years was the first population census conducted non-synchronously in different parts of India?
- A1900
- B1885
- C1912
- D1872
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The first population census in India was conducted non-synchronously in the year 1872 under the Governor-Generalship of Lord Mayo. The first synchronous and complete census took place later in 1881 under Lord Ripon.