Question

when was India's first official census operation undertaken

Answer 1

While it has been conducted every 10 years, beginning in 1872, the first complete census was taken in the year 1881

Answer 2

Answer:

1. India’s first official census operation was undertaken in the year 1881.
2. After that the census has been conducted after every 10 years.
3. It involves a detailed estimation of population size, along with a complete demographic profile of the country.