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Question

Which religious group in India has its highest urban population ?

  1. Hindu
  2. Bauddh
  3. Christian
  4. Jain

Answer:

Option D: Jain

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jain”.

While only 29% of Hindus live in urban areas, 40% of Muslims and Christians and a whopping 80% of Jains live in towns and cities.

Jainism is one of the world's oldest religions, originating in India at least 2,500 years ago.