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In India first census was carried out in

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1911
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1871
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2001
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1948
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Solution

The correct option is C 1871
Census is the official counting of population and preparing data about age groups, births, deaths, sex ratio, education etc. It has been conducted every 10 years, beginning in 1871. Post-1961, it has been conducted by the Registrar general and Census Commissioner of India. All the census since 1951 are conducted under 1948 Census of India Act.
Therefore, the correct answer is '1871'.

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