Arrange the distribution of religious minorities in India in an ascending order.
A. Jains
B. Buddhist
C. Sikhs
D. Christians
E. Muslims
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B, C, D, E
(A) Jains — 4.5 million, 0.4% of the population.
(B) Buddhist — 8 million, 0.7%.
(C) Sikhs — 21 million, 1.7%.
(D) Christians — 27.8 million, 2.3%.
(E) Muslims — 172 million, 14.2%, by far the largest religious minority (Census 2011).
NCERT: Indian Society — Chapter 6: The Challenges of Cultural Diversity, Box 6.5 (2025-26)
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