According to Census of India 2001, what was the percentage of immigrant population from Afghanistan?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 0.2%.
According to the Census of India 2001, the percentage of the immigrant population from Afghanistan was 0.2%. This represented a small portion of the total foreign-born population in India at the time. The census data indicated that the majority of immigrants came from neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. Immigrants from Afghanistan primarily settled in major urban centers, with many being refugees who had fled conflict and instability in their home country.