With reference to the religious… - NCERT Class 12 Geography MCQ

NCERT Class 12 Geography — Chapter 3: Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition

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With reference to the religious composition of India (2011), arrange the following communities in descending order of their population percentage:

Christians
Sikhs
Buddhists
Jains

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Options

A2 - 1 - 4 - 3
B2 - 1 - 3 - 4
C1 - 2 - 3 - 4
D1 - 2 - 4 - 3

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Solution

The correct option is 1 - 2 - 3 - 4.

Explanation

The Census of India 2011 provides the official data regarding the religious composition of the country's population. Understanding the relative shares of minority communities is a key aspect of India's demographic characteristics.

Data Analysis (Census 2011):

The population percentage of the specified religious communities in descending order is as follows:

Christians: Approximately 2.3% of the total population.
Sikhs: Approximately 1.7% of the total population.
Buddhists: Approximately 0.7% of the total population.
Jains: Approximately 0.4% of the total population.

Thus, the correct sequence in descending order is Christians → Sikhs → Buddhists → Jains (1 - 2 - 3 - 4).

Key Takeaway: In India's religious demographics (2011), Christians represent the third-largest community after Hindus (79.8%) and Muslims (14.2%), followed by Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains.

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