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Which of the following statements about Christianity in India is/are correct? 1. St. Thomas Christians of Kerala claim apostolic origins from the 1st century CE 2. The Synod of Diamper (1599) brought all Indian Christians under Roman Catholic authority 3. The largest concentration of Christians in India is in Kerala 4. Anti-conversion laws have been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court

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The 'Padroado' system in colonial India was associated with:

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Which constitutional article specifically protects the right of religious minorities to establish and administer educational institutions?

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The term 'Nasrani' in the context of Indian Christianity refers to:

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Which of the following states has the highest percentage of Christian population in India?