Which year is known as the year of the first synchronous Census in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which year is known as the year of the first synchronous Census in India?

A. 1891

B. 1901

C. 1881

D. 1872

Answer: Option C

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The first synchronous and regular Census of India was conducted in 1881 under W.C. Plowden. Since then, censuses have been conducted every ten years.

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