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What religion do Indians practice the most?
Hinduism
According to the 2011 census, 79.8\% of the population of India practices Hinduism, 14.2\% adheres to Islam, 2.3\% adheres to Christianity, 1.72\% adheres to Sikhism, 0.7\% adheres to Buddhism, and 0.37\% adheres to Jainism.
Which religion is most practicing?
Adherents in 2020
| Religion | Adherents | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 2.382 billion | 31.11\% |
| Islam | 1.907 billion | 24.9\% |
| Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | 1.193 billion | 15.58\% |
| Hinduism | 1.161 billion | 15.16\% |
How many years of Education do Hindus in India have?
Hindus ages 25 and older in India have an average of 5.5 years of formal schooling, while Hindus in Bangladesh (4.6 years) and Nepal (3.9 years) have even less education. These South Asian countries are all developing nations that have struggled to raise educational standards in the face of widespread poverty.
Does Hindutva mandate the practice of the Hindu religion?
Technically, Hindutva does not mandate the practice of the Hindu religion; it’s meant to incite more of an ethnic/cultural unity, but the movement is highlighting the conflicts between Muslims and Hindus in India to this day.
What percentage of non-Hindus have college degrees?
About four-in-ten non-Hindu U.S. adults have college degrees (39\%). Similar patterns are seen in places such as Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Hindus in the UK average 13.9 years of schooling, while all other British adults have an average of 12.2 years of education.
How do Hindus observe their religion?
Religion pervades many aspects of Hindu life, and religious observance is not limited to one location, time of day, or use of a particular text. It assumes many forms: in the home, at the temple, on a pilgrimage, through yogic practices, dance or music, at the roadside, by the river, through the observation of one’s social duties and so on.