Question

First population count in India was started in-
A. 1852
B. 1891
C. 1901
D. 1951

Answer 1

Hint: Population count is also known as census. A census is a procedure of systematic acquiring, recording, and enumerating the information provided by the individuals in the given population. Generally, the data for the census is collected by the government officials.

Complete answer:
> Option A: In the year 1852, the country India witnessed the second Anglo- Burmese was, which was between the British forces and the Burmese. As a result, there was a gradual decline in the Burmese independence and sovereignty.

> Option B: In the year 1891, the population count of India or Census of India took place, which was conducted by the British government, on the lands conquered by them. It includes the lands of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Burma. Therefore, it can be concluded that the first population count in India was started in 1891.

> Option C: In the year 1901, almost 6.42 lakhs of people were migrated to India from the other foreign countries. This data was configured from the census that took place. And almost five million people were dead around this year due to severe feminine conditions.

> Option D: In 1951, the first amendment of the constitution took place. Also, the first Asian Games were held in Delhi.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: The current population of the world is approximately 7.8 billion, which is recorded in the month of October, 2020. China is the most populated country. And India comes on second number with a population of about 1.3 billion.