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What percentage of the total population of the world resides in India, as estimated in 2011?

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15
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17.5
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20
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22.5
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The correct option is B 17.5
India's population as per Census 2011 was recorded at 1.21 billion against the total world population of approximately 7 billion. It comprised around 624 million males and 586 million females. The country's population was equal to the combined population of Brazil, Bangladesh, USA, Pakistan, Japan and Indonesia.

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