GeographyIndia-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Buddhist population is mostly concentrated in which of the following…

Buddhist population is mostly concentrated in which of the following states of India?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

The correct answer is Option (4) → Maharashtra

NCERT (2026-27): “Jains and Buddhists, the smallest religious groups in India have their concentration only in selected areas of the country. Jains have major concentration in the urban areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra, while the Buddhists are concentrated mostly in Maharashtra.”