Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2022 GS-I Census
Question

Which religious group in India has its highest urban population ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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.

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