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SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q56

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According to the Census of India 2011, what was the percentage of Sikh communities in the total population in India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1.7%.

  • According to the Census of India 2011, 1.7% of Sikh communities in the total population in India.
  • The proportion of Hindu population to total population in 2011 has declined by 0.7 percentage point (PP); the proportion of Sikh population has declined by 0.2 PP and the Buddhist population has declined by 0.1 PP during the decade 2001-2011.
  • The proportion of Muslim population to total population has increased by 0.8 PP.