Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The first population census in India was conducted by Lord Ripon in the British government.
2.Language diversity and cultural variations pose challenges in conducting population census.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The first population census in India was conducted in 1872 by Lord Mayo in the British government.
Statement 2 is correct. Language diversity and cultural variations pose challenges in conducting population census.
Source: ForumIAS
