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Religious Populations & Persuasions in India:

 Religious Communities1991 Population in Million2001 Population in Million
1 Hindus672.6  (82.41%)827  (80.5%)
2 Muslims95.2  (11.67%)138  (13.4%)
3 Christians18.9  (2.32%)24  (2.3%)
4 Sikhs16.3  (1.99%)19  (1.9%)
5 Buddhists6.03  (0.77%)7.9  (0.8%)
6 Jains3.4  (0.41%)4.2  (0.4%)
7 Others3.5  (0.43%)6.6  (0.6%)

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What is the minimum duration of a stay necessary, before a person can apply for Indian citizenship ?5 years
The first to bring Islam into India were theArabs
Jainism spread in India during the reign ofChandragupta Maurya
Who founded the Sikh Rule in India ?Guru Nanak
Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana during the reign ofKanishka
The first Muslim President of Indian UnionDr.Zakir Hussain
The idea of a separate independent Muslim State in India was first voiced byMohammad Iqbal
Separate State for Muslims was demanded byMohammad Ali Jinnah


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