In the context of Chinese religion, where the Chinese can follow more than one religion, the worldwide population of those who follow mostly Daoism and Confucianism is, according to the World Religions Database:
a. 8 million for Daoism, 6 million for Confucianism.
b. 12 million for Daoism, 12 million for Confucianism.
c. 18 million for Daoism, 16 million for Confucianism.
d. 25 million for Daoism, 20 million for Confucianism.
a. 8 million for Daoism, 6 million for Confucianism.
Analysis:
a. Correct. The World Religions database estimates 8 million people who mostly or exclusively follow Daoism, 6 million for Confucianism.
b, c & d. Incorrect. These numbers are not those given in the World Religions database.
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