Question
Download Solution PDFIn which year was the first complete census of India held?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1881.
Key Points
- The first complete census of India was held in the year 1881.
- This census was conducted during the period of British rule in India.
- It was the first synchronous census conducted throughout the country.
- Sir William Wilson Hunter was the Director-General of Statistics during this census.
- This systematic collection of demographic data laid the foundation for future censuses in India.
Additional Information
- History of Census in India
- The first population census in British India was conducted in 1872 but was not a synchronous census.
- The 1872 census was conducted over several years in different parts of the country.
- Importance of Census
- Census data provides critical information for policy-making and development planning.
- It helps in understanding demographic changes, population growth, and distribution.
- Modern Census Practices
- In modern India, the census is conducted every 10 years.
- The most recent census in India was conducted in 2011, and the next was scheduled for 2021 but has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Technological Advances
- Recent censuses have employed technology such as digital data collection to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Geospatial information systems (GIS) are increasingly being used to map and analyze census data.
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