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The 'X' sect is the largest minority group in Islam. The 'X' sect covers 10 percent of the Muslim population. Identify 'X'.

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Sunni
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Ahmaddiya
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Shia
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Sufi
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Solution

The correct option is C Shia
Shia and Sunni are two major Islamic sects. Their beliefs are same on most of the fundamental practices of Islam. Presently Sunni Muslims cover about 85 percent of the world Muslim population. The Shia Muslims cover 10 percent of the Muslim population.

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