According to the 2011 census, which religion has the largest population in India?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Hindu

According to the 2011 Census of India, Hinduism has the largest population in the country. The religious demographics of India, based on the 2011 census, are as follows:

• Hindus – 79.8% (~96.63 crore)
• Muslims – 14.2% (~17.22 crore)
• Christians – 2.3% (~2.78 crore)
• Sikhs – 1.7% (~2.08 crore)
• Other religions (Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, etc.) – Remaining percentage

Hinduism is the dominant religion in India, followed by Islam as the second-largest religion.

• Hinduism is the oldest major religion in India and is practiced by a majority of Indians.
• Muslims form the largest minority group, with a significant population in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
• Christianity is mostly practiced in states like Kerala, Goa, and the northeastern states (Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya).
• Sikhism has its highest concentration in Punjab but also has a presence in Delhi and Haryana.
• The next Indian Census (2021) has been delayed, so 2011 data is still the latest official information.