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Which religious group has the lowest literacy rate according to the census of India 2001?

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Hindus
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Muslims
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Sikh
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Solution

The correct option is B Muslims
Literacy rates point to demographic shifts in the years to come. The 2001 Census showed Jains, with a literacy rate of 94.1%, the most educated. They were followed by Christians at 80.3%, Buddhists at 72.7%, Sikhs at 69.4%, Hindus at 65.1% and Muslims at 59.1%.

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