According to a survey among young Indians, an average of 55 percent from metros and non-metros were for inter-caste and inter-religious marriages. Interestingly, 33 percent each, for both metro and non-metro dwellers were against the idea during the same time period.
Opinion on marriage across religious and caste lines among Indian youth in 2019, by city type
across metros (Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) and non-metros (Kochi, Lucknow, Indore and Guwahati).across metros (Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai) and non-metros (Kochi, Lucknow, Indore and Guwahati).
Supplementary notes
*The source specified that some of the survey was done on these dates.
Question as phrased by the source: Are you fine with inter-religious/inter-caste marriage?
Figures may not not add up to 100 due to rounding off.
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