The first regular Census in India was conducted in the year

Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: (B) 1881

Explanation:Census

• The Census 2011 was the 15th National census survey conducted by the Census Organization of India.
• First non-synchronous Census:1872(conducted underLord Mayo, but was not simultaneous across the country)
• The first regular (synchronous) Census in India was conducted in 1881 under Lord Ripon under the supervision of W.C. Plowden as the first Census Commissioner of India. This was the first time a census was carried out simultaneously across the entire country using a uniform methodology.
• The first census of Independent India was conducted in 1951, which was the seventh census in its continuous series.
• Census conducted by:Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India
• Parent Ministry:Ministry of Home Affairs
• The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of Indian Constitution. It is listed as serial number 69 of the seventh schedule of the constitution.
• Legal basis:Legal basis

upcoming Census, officially called Census 2027:

• 16th Census of India / Census 2027
• Census Commissioner:Mritunjay Kumar Narayan (Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India)
• Mascots:Pragati (female enumerator) and Vikas (male enumerator)

Two Phases of Census 2027:

• Phase 1: House Listing and Housing Census (HLO)April 1 – September 30, 2026-Covers housing conditions, amenities, and household assets.
• Phase 2: Population EnumerationFebruary – March 2027-Demographic, socio-economic, cultural details of every person. Caste enumeration will be conducted in this phase.
• Completion:March 31, 2027