According to the Census of India 2011, ‘Other Religions and Persuasions (ORP)’ comprise how much of the population?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 7.9 million.
According to the Census of India 2011, the category 'Other Religions and Persuasions' (ORP) accounted for approximately 7.9 million people in the country. This group includes various indigenous and tribal faiths that do not fall under the six major religious categories officially recognised: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Faiths such as Sarna, Gondi, Sari Dharma, and others are part of this classification. The ORP population represented a small yet significant portion of India’s diverse religious landscape.