According to the Census of India data (e.g., 2011), the Jain community has the highest percentage of its population residing in urban areas compared to other major religious groups like Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists. This is a consistent demographic pattern observed in India.
Which religious group in India has its highest urban population?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022 · Topic: India: Urbanization (Demographic profile of urban populations: Age structure, sex ratio, literacy, and employment)
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