What was the percentage of India's population that belonged to the Muslim religion in 2011?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e.14.2%.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the Muslim population constituted approximately 14.2% of the country’s total population. Out of India's total population of over 1.21 billion, about 172 million people identified as Muslims, making Islam the second-largest religion in the country after Hinduism. The census data provided insights into the demographic composition of religious communities in India, which is known for its rich cultural and religious diversity. The next census update is expected to provide revised figures.