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India is in size

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Fifth largest country of the world
  2. Sixth largest country of the world
  3. Seventh largest country of the world
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Seventh largest country of the world

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Seventh largest country of the world. India has a total area of about 3.28 million sq km, making it the 7th largest country after Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brazil, and Australia. It covers 2.4% of the world’s land area. Geographically, India is the largest country in South Asia and shares land boundaries with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.