The correct answer is: A. 40.25%
According to the 2011 census, Buddhists constitute 40.25% of the total population of Ladakh. The remaining population is made up of Muslims (46.4%), Hindus (2.8%), and Christians (0.5%).
Buddhism is the dominant religion in Ladakh, and has been for centuries. The region was once part of the Buddhist kingdom of Guge, which flourished from the 10th to the 14th centuries. After the decline of Guge, Ladakh came under the influence of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. The Gelugpa school is the largest and most influential school of Tibetan Buddhism, and its monasteries are found throughout Ladakh.
The Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh are important centers of religious and cultural life. They are also important tourist attractions, and many visitors come to Ladakh to see the monasteries and learn about Buddhism.
The following are the brief descriptions of each option:
- Option A: 40.25%. This is the correct answer. According to the 2011 census, Buddhists constitute 40.25% of the total population of Ladakh.
- Option B: 39.65%. This is the percentage of Muslims in Ladakh. According to the 2011 census, Muslims constitute 46.4% of the total population of Ladakh.
- Option C: 41.26%. This is the percentage of Hindus in Ladakh. According to the 2011 census, Hindus constitute 2.8% of the total population of Ladakh.
- Option D: 45.65%. This is the percentage of Christians in Ladakh. According to the 2011 census, Christians constitute 0.5% of the total population of Ladakh.