Correct option is C
- According to the Census 2011 of India, the Jain religion recorded the highest literacy rate among all religious communities in India.
- The literacy rate for Jains was 94.1%.
Additional Information:
The Census 2011 data showed the following literacy rates for other major religious communities:
- Hindus: 74.0%
- Muslims: 68.6%
- Sikhs: 75.0%
Jains have a relatively smaller population in India, but their high literacy rate is attributed to a strong emphasis on education within the community.
Other Options:
- Hindu: While a large group in India, the literacy rate for Hindus (74.0%) is not the highest when compared to other religions.
- Muslim: The literacy rate for Muslims was 68.6%, which is lower than that of the Jain community.
- Sikh: The literacy rate for Sikhs was 75.0%, higher than that of Hindus and Muslims but still not the highest.