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Q. India’s first census was taken during the Viceroyship of whom?
Answer: Lord Mayo
Notes: In order to secure permanent improvement in the finances, the Viceroy of India, Lord Mayo collected statistics regarding the population and the various conditions in each locality. Thus, for the first time in Indian history, took place in 1871. He also organized the Statistical Survey of India.

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