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Question

The first census in India during the British period was held during the tenure of:

  1. Lord Dufferin
  2. Lord Lytton
  3. Lord Mayo
  4. Lord Ripon

Answer:

Option C: Lord Mayo

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Mayo”.

The first complete census of India was conducted in 1872 under the Viceroyalty of Lord Mayo.