Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Muslim population in India accounted for 12 percent of the total population in 1951.
2. Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians were the only three minorities present in India during the time of Independence.

Only 1

Despite the significant migration of Muslims to Pakistan, the Muslim population in India in 1951 still comprised 12 per cent of the total population.
This demographic reality raises concerns about the treatment of Muslim citizens and other religious minorities (Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jews) by the Indian government.
The partition of India had already caused severe conflict between the two communities, further emphasizing the need for careful consideration of minority rights.