The record which tells about births, deaths, migration etc., is _______.

Density of population

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Total population

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Census

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Average density of population

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Solution

The correct option is C Census
The census of India provides us with information regarding the population of our country. A census is an official enumeration of population done periodically. In India the first census was held in the year 1872. The first complete census, however was taken in the year 1881. Since then censuses have been held regularly every tenth year. The Indian Census is the most comprehensive source of demographic, social and economic data.

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