Identify the correct statements with reference to population composition of India, based on Census of India, 2011.
A. Sex ratio in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh was more than the national average.
B. The level of literacy in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh was more than the national average.
C. The share (%) of Buddhists in the population of Sikkim is more than the share of Muslims in the population of Utter Pradesh.
D. The share of Sikh population in Chandigarh is more than 10 percent and in Haryana it is less than 10 percent.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below;

Correct option is D

The share (%) of Buddhists in the population of Sikkim is more than the share of Muslims in the population of Uttar Pradesh: Correct. In Sikkim, Buddhists make up around 27% of the population, while in Uttar Pradesh, Muslims constitute around 19%.
The share of Sikh population in Chandigarh is more than 10 percent and in Haryana it is less than 10 percent: Correct. Sikhs make up around 13% of the population in Chandigarh, while in Haryana, they account for about 5.8%.
Information Booster:
· Sex Ratio: In 2011, the national average sex ratio was 940 females per 1000 males. States like Gujarat fell below this average, while Himachal Pradesh was above it.
· Literacy Rate: The national average literacy rate in 2011 was 74.04%, and both Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh were below this average.
· Religious Composition: In Sikkim, the Buddhist population is significant, making up around 27% of the total, while Muslims form about 19% of Uttar Pradesh's population. Sikh populations in Chandigarh and Haryana show a notable difference in percentage distribution.
Additional Knowledge:
Sex ratio in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh was more than the national average: Incorrect. The sex ratio of Gujarat (919 females per 1000 males) was below the national average of 940, while Himachal Pradesh (972) had a sex ratio higher than the national average. However, since Gujarat's ratio is lower, this statement is not correct.
The level of literacy in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh was more than the national average: Incorrect. The literacy rate in both Uttar Pradesh (67.68%) and Andhra Pradesh (67.02%) was below the national average (74.04%).