Census in India was first started under ________ in the year 1872.

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The correct answer is Lord Mayo.Key Points

Lord Mayo was the Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872, and he introduced the first regular census in India in 1872.
The census was conducted to collect data on population, literacy, religion, and occupation, among other things, to assist the colonial government in policymaking and resource allocation.
The census was conducted every ten years, and the subsequent censuses were held in 1881, 1891, and so on, until the present day.

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Lord Lawrence served as Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869.
- Lord Lawrence's policy as Viceroy of India focused on non-intervention in Indian cultural and religious matters to maintain peace post-1857 Rebellion. He prioritized infrastructure development, particularly in railways and irrigation, to support agriculture and prevent famines. His approach to foreign relations was non-expansionist, avoiding military interventions and opting for diplomacy. Lawrence's administration emphasized economic stability and cautious governance to avoid further unrest.
Lord Canning served as Viceroy of India from 1856 to 1862.
- He was responsible for the administration of India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
- He was responsible for the establishment of the Indian Councils Act of 1861, which allowed for the appointment of Indians to legislative councils.
Lord Cornwallis served as Governor-General of India from 1786 to 1793.
- He was responsible for introducing several administrative and judicial reforms in India, including the establishment of the Cornwallis Code.