A ) Muslim ✅
B ) Hindu
C ) Sikh
D ) Christian
Explanation:
At the time of India-Pakistan independence (1947), the state of Jammu and Kashmir had the following demographic situation:
Key Facts
- Total Population (1947): Approximately 4–5 million.
- Major Communities:
- Muslims: ~77% (majority)
- Hindus: ~20%
- Sikhs and others: ~3%
- Ruler: Maharaja Hari Singh, a Hindu monarch, ruled over a Muslim-majority population.
- Significance:
- This demographic imbalance was a key reason for political tension over accession.
- Muslim-majority population influenced the Muslim League’s claim for Kashmir to join Pakistan, while the Hindu ruler initially hesitated.