various points of view may not be an A study of the population of India from uninteresting one. Ltis sometimes astonishing what mistakes are discovered in using facts and figures to correct observation. An illustration of this is shown in connection with Oudh, All the associations 66,526,204 100
If we add one-half of columns three, four, and seven, to column one, we arrive at a total percentage of 67.15 as engaged direct! in agricultural pursuits. The Englis Government during last year decided on the appointment of a Minister of Agricul ture, and although no such appointment has yet been made, the resolution shows that the people are alive tu the advantage of having such an official. If this be considered necessary in an industrial country like England, how much more necessary should it be in a country like India, where agriculture is practically the sole occupa tion of the people.—India Daily News. of that province are connected with Mahomedans, and one is apt to jump from this to the conclusion that the Mahomedans must be largely in excess in Oudh. The reverse is the case, for while Bengal has a Mnussu!mau percentage of 32.31, Oudh has only 10.68. Another instance; most people associate the Punjab with the Sikh religion, whereas only 6.5 per cent. of its population follow the religion of Nanuk. Of the balance, 34.78 are Hindoos, and 59.02 Mussulmans.
The population of India, excluding native states, is as follows, classified according to religious beliefs
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