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

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Lord Mayo.
 The first census in India was conducted in 1872 during the tenure of Lord Mayo, who was the Viceroy of India at the time.
 This initial census was not a synchronous census (where the entire population is counted on a single day), but it laid the foundation for subsequent regular decennial censuses.
 The first synchronous census was conducted in 1881 under the direction of Lord Ripon, succeeding Lord Mayo's initiative.
Information Booster:
 Lord Lawrence: Served as the Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869, known for his efforts in infrastructure development and policy reforms.
 Lord Canning: The first Viceroy of India, serving from 1858 to 1862, noted for his role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and subsequent administrative reforms.
 Lord Cornwallis: Known for his role as the Governor-General of India from 1786 to 1793, he implemented significant reforms in administration, revenue, and the judicial system.