Which of the following statements are correct regarding India?
(a) India covers around 2.4% of the world’s land area but holds around 17.5% of its population.
(b) India covers around 3.4% of the world’s land area but holds around 18.5% of its population.
(c) India covers around 2.9% of the world’s land area but holds around 16% of its population.
(d) India covers around 5.2% of the world’s land area but holds around 20% of its population.

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding India?
(a) India covers around 2.4% of the world&rsquo;s land area but holds around 17.5% of its population.
(b) India covers around 3.4% of the world&rsquo;s land area but holds around 18.5% of its population.
(c) India covers around 2.9% of the world&rsquo;s land area but holds around 16% of its population.
(d) India covers around 5.2% of the world&rsquo;s land area but holds around 20% of its population.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

India occupies approximately 2.4% of the total land area of the world. Despite this relatively small share of land, India is home to about 17.5% of the world's population. This disparity highlights India&rsquo;s high population density relative to its land size.

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding India? (a) India covers around 2.4% of the world’s land area but holds around 17.5% of its population. (b) India covers around 3.4% of the world’s land area but holds around 18.5% of its population. (c) India covers around 2.9% of the world’s land area but holds around 16% of its population. (d) India covers around 5.2% of the world’s land area but holds around 20% of its population.