Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Challenges of Cultural Diversity

Question:

Which of the following state has the maximum proportion of Christian population as per Census of 2011?

Options:

Nagaland

Mizoram

Meghalaya

Goa

Correct Answer:

Nagaland

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: Nagaland

NCERT: Christians constitute around 2.3% of the population (27.8 million) and are scattered all over, with sizeable pockets in the north eastern and southern states. The three Christian-majority states are all in the North East – Nagaland (88%), Mizoram (87%) and Meghalaya (74%). Sizeable proportions of Christians are also found in Goa (25%) and Kerala (18.4%).