According to the 2011 Census of India, the proportion of ______ population has declined by 0.2 PP (percentage point).
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Sikh.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the proportion of the Sikh population declined by 0.2 percentage points compared to the 2001 Census. In 2011, Sikhs accounted for 1.72% of India’s total population, down from 1.94% in 2001. This decline can be attributed to lower birth rates among the Sikh community compared to other groups. Despite the slight decrease, Punjab remained the heartland of the Sikh population, with a significant presence in other regions, maintaining their cultural and social significance.