According to the Census of India 2011, ‘Other Religions and Persuasions’ formed what percentage of the country’s population?
Correct Answer :
0.7
Solution :
The correct option is 0.7.
According to the Census of India 2011, the population share of different religious groups is recorded as follows:
• Hindus: 79.8%
• Muslims: 14.2%
• Christians: 2.3%
• Sikhs: 1.7%
• Buddhists: 0.7%
• Jains: 0.4%
• Other Religions and Persuasions: 0.7%
• Religion not stated: 0.2%
Therefore, 'Other Religions and Persuasions' formed 0.7% of the country’s total population.
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