The largest number of Buddhists is found in
- ABihar
- BKarnataka
- CMaharashtraCorrect
- DUttar Pradesh
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census of India, Maharashtra has the largest Buddhist population in the country. This is primarily due to the Dalit Buddhist movement initiated by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1956, which led to mass conversions in the state. Maharashtra accounts for approximately 77 percent of the total Buddhist population in India. While states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are significant for their historical association with the life of Lord Buddha, the actual number of practitioners is highest in Maharashtra.
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