SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 94

SSC CHSL - 21 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q94

The first complete census of an Indian city was conducted in ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The first complete census in India was conducted in a city in 1830. This census was carried out during the British rule due to administrative requirements. Its objective was to gather information regarding the population and social conditions. Subsequently, in 1872, the first comprehensive census was conducted in India. Following this, the tradition of regular censuses began in 1881.