When was first time attempt made to conduct all India Census? Describe two of its early objectives.

When was first time attempt made to conduct all India Census? Describe

1.	When was first time attempt made to conduct all India Census? Describe two of its early objectives.
Answer» Solution : In 1872, first time attempt was made to conduct all India census. Objective: (i) It became a regular feature in 1881, since then census is conducted after 10 years. (ii) It helps to study the URBANISATION of India to measure historical change by recording births and DEATHS. To enumerate people ACCORDING to their age, SEX, caste and occupation.