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In which year was the first All India Census attempted and from which year did the Decennial Census become a regular feature ?<\/p>\n

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\nThe first attempt at an All India Census was made in 1872, and the Decennial Census became a regular feature starting from 1881.
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\nThe census in India is conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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\nThe 1872 census was conducted under Lord Mayo and was not synchronous across the whole country. The first synchronous decennial census was conducted in 1881 under Lord Ripon, and it has been held regularly every ten years thereafter.
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