Which of the following pairs on the size of the Hindu population of I…

The correct answer is Option (4) → Hindus - about four times all other minority religions combined

Option (1) Hindus - about six times all other minority religions combined — Incorrect. Six times is the Hindu lead over the Muslims, the largest minority group. Against all other minority religions combined, Hindus are four times larger.

Option (2) Hindus - about four times the Muslims alone — Incorrect. Four times is the Hindu lead over all other minority religions combined. Against the Muslims alone, Hindus are about six times larger.

Option (3) Hindus - about eight times the Muslims alone — Incorrect. Eight times does not match any of the census comparisons. Hindus are about six times larger than the Muslims alone.

Option (4) Hindus - about four times all other minority religions combined — Correct. In 2011 Hindus were about 80% of the population, which made them four times the combined population of all other minority religions. This is why they are called an overwhelming majority.