Question 4265
The percentage share of Muslim population to total population in following five State is high as per 2011 census data. Identify the correct descending order of these states in shares of the Muslim population.
Answer
Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh
Why?
Religion in India is characterized by a diversity of religious beliefs and practices. According to the 2011 census, 79.8% of the population of India practices Hinduism, 14.2% adheres to Islam, 2.3% adheres to Christianity, 1.72% adheres to Sikhism, 0.7% adheres to Buddhism, and 0.37% adheres to Jainism. Muslim population in India: The population Growth rate of various religions has come down in the last decade (2001-2011). Hindu Population Growth rate slowed down to 16.76 % from the previous decade figure of 19.92% Muslims witness a sharp fall in growth rate to 24.60% (2001-2011) from the previous figure of 29.52 % (1991-2001). Such a sharp fall in the population growth rate for Muslims didn't happen in the last 6 decades. Christian Population growth was at 15.5% while Sikh population growth rate stood at 8.4%. The most educated and wealthy community of Jains registered the least growth rate in 2001-2011 with a figure of just 5.4% State Muslim Population (in %) Jammu & Kashmir 68.3 Assam 34.2 West Bengal 27 Kerala 26.6 Uttar Pradesh 19.3 Hence, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh are the correct descending order of these states in shares of the Muslim population.
