Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Challenges of Cultural Diversity

Question:

According to the Census of India 2011, apart from the North Eastern State, which Indian state has the highest proportion of Christian population?

Options:

Telangana

Kerala

Goa

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer:

Goa

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3: Goa

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%).