Why is such a high percentage of India's modern population Hindu?A.Hinduism was founded by Ashoka the Great and has developed in
to a major religion in India since his reign as emperor.B.Hinduism was brought to India during Chinese conquest and slowly became a major religion throughout the country.C.Hinduism overtook Buddhism as India's major religion during the Mauryan Empire and has continued to be a major religion.D.Hinduism was a major religion during the Mauryan Empire and has continued to be a major religion in India since then.
D. Hinduism was a major religion during the Mauryan Empire and has continued to be a major religion in India since then.
Explanation:
Hinduimsm is the oldest existing religion and the third largest religion in the world. It originated in nothern India over 4000 years ago and continues to be practiced today. However, according to recent data the number of Hindus in India has dropped below 80% for the first time since independence.
