In which year was the first census completed in India?

1889

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1890

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1891

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1881

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Solution

The correct option is D 1881
While it has been undertaken every 10 years, beginning in 1872 under british Viceroy Lord Mayo, the first complete census was taken in 1881. Post 1949, it has been conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

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