In the 19th century, India witnessed mass conversions of tribal people to ____.
A
Islam
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B
Christianity
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C
Buddhism
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D
Hinduism
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Solution
The correct option is B Christianity Christianity was introduced to India by missionaries during colonisation. Tribals were converted to Christianity en masse as local religions were believed to be inferior.