Muslims, the largest religious minority, numbered 172 million in 2011, or:
A14.2 per cent
B10.5 per cent
C20.3 per cent
D8.7 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 14.2 per cent
1. They are a majority in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Muslims are 14.2 per cent of the population.
3. Christians are 2.3 per cent.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Indian Society, Chapter 6, The Challenges of Cultural Diversity._
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