The question is based on matching the regions A, B, C, and D with the religious minorities represented by numbers 1-5. In the correct answer, option 3, the areas are paired: A-5, B-3, C-1, D-2.

This indicates that area `A` is where Sikhs are the largest religious minority, `B` is where Jains are the largest religious minority, `C` is where Buddhists are the largest religious minority, and `D` is where Christians are the largest religious minority.

Option 1 and option 3 are similar, but mismatch on the pairing of B and C, where minorities are differently assigned. Option 2 wrongly pairs A with Muslims (4), B with Jains (3), C with Christians (2), and D with Buddhists (1). Option 4 also wrongly pairs A with Muslims (4), B with Christians (2), C with Buddhists (1), and D with Jains (3). The differences lie in how each option assigns the religious minorities to the areas.

So overall, option 3 correctly matches these areas to their largest religious minorities, according to the map (not present here). The correct order holds true given the prevalence