Question

According to the size of population, India stands at which position among all countries in the world?

• A. $1^{\mathrm{st}}$
• B. $2^{\mathrm{nd}}$
• C. $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$
• D. $4^{\mathrm{th}}$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

1. India stands at second position in the world with respect to population.
2. According to the present scenario it contributes nearly 17% of world population whereas China being at number one position contributes nearly about 18% of world population.
3. The population density in India is 452 people per kilometer square.
4. The total land area is 2, 972,892 kilometer square . 32.8% of the population is urban and the median age in India is 26.9 years.
5. But by 2027, India will have more people than China, according to the UN's 2019 World Population Prospects report.