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[amp_mcq option1=”Hinduism” option2=”Islam” option3=”Christianity” option4=”Buddhism” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is Hinduism.<\/p>\n

Assam is a state in northeastern India. According to the 2011 census, Hinduism is the majority religion in Assam, with 73.7% of the population identifying as Hindu. Islam is the second-largest religion, with 24.5% of the population identifying as Muslim. Christianity is the third-largest religion, with 2.8% of the population identifying as Christian. Buddhism is the fourth-largest religion, with 0.3% of the population identifying as Buddhist.<\/p>\n

Hinduism is an ancient religion that originated in India. It is the world’s oldest major religion, and it is the third-largest religion in the world, with over 1.2 billion followers. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, which means that it has many gods and goddesses. The most important Hindu gods are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.<\/p>\n

Islam is a monotheistic religion that was founded by the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. It is the world’s second-largest religion, with over 1.8 billion followers. Islam is based on the teachings of the Quran, which is believed to be the word of God. The most important Muslim practices are prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage to Mecca.<\/p>\n

Christianity is a monotheistic religion that was founded by Jesus Christ in the 1st century. It is the world’s largest religion, with over 2.4 billion followers. Christianity is based on the teachings of the Bible, which is believed to be the word of God. The most important Christian practices are baptism, communion, and prayer.<\/p>\n

Buddhism is a nontheistic religion that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century BCE. It is the world’s fourth-largest religion, with over 500 million followers. Buddhism is based on the teachings of the Buddha, who is believed to have been a historical figure. The most important Buddhist practices are meditation, mindfulness, and compassion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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