According to the Census of India 2011, ‘Other Religions…

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According to the Census of India 2011, 'Other Religions and Persuasions (ORP)' comprise how much of the population?

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According to the Census of India 2011, 'Other Religions and Persuasions (ORP)' comprise how much of the population?

  1. 9.9 million
  2. 5.9 million
  3. 7.9 million — Correct Answer
  4. 3.9 million
Explanation:

According to the Census of India 2011 data:

  • The category 'Other Religions and Persuasions' (ORP) includes faiths that fall outside the six major religious communities (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain).
  • This group comprises approximately 7.9 million people.
  • A large part of this category consists of followers of tribal religions, such as Sarnaism.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

भारत की जनगणना 2011 के अनुसार, 'अन्य धर्म और मत (ORP)' जनसंख्या का कितना हिस्सा हैं?

  1. 9.9 मिलियन
  2. 5.9 मिलियन
  3. 7.9 मिलियन — सही उत्तर
  4. 3.9 मिलियन
स्पष्टीकरण:

2011 की जनगणना के आंकड़ों के अनुसार:

  • 'अन्य धर्म और मत' (ORP) श्रेणी में वे धर्म शामिल हैं जो छह प्रमुख धार्मिक समुदायों (हिंदू, मुस्लिम, ईसाई, सिख, बौद्ध और जैन) के अंतर्गत नहीं आते हैं।
  • इस समूह की जनसंख्या लगभग 7.9 मिलियन है।
  • इसमें मुख्य रूप से विभिन्न आदिवासी धर्मों, जैसे कि सरना धर्म, को मानने वाले लोग शामिल हैं।

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