Which of these statements is/are correct regarding the Census of India, 2011?
1. Muslims outnumber all other minorities in India, but they do not from a majority in any of the Indian states.
2. Christian population is distributed mostly in urban areas of India.
3. Jains have a major concentration in the urban areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra, while the Buddhists are concentrated mostly in Maharashtra.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 3 only.
According to the 2011 Census, Statement 3 is accurate: Jains are predominantly an urban community concentrated in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, while nearly 73% of India's Buddhists reside in Maharashtra. Statement 1 is incorrect because Muslims are a majority in Lakshadweep (Union Territory) and the state of Jammu and Kashmir (now a UT). Statement 2 is false because the Christian population is largely concentrated in rural areas, particularly in the North-East and Southern states like Kerala.