Arrange the following countries in descending order according to their population.
(A) India
(B) Indonesia
(C) Nigeria
(D) Mexico
Choose the correct option:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B), (C), (D)
(A) India — first.
(B) Indonesia — second.
(C) Nigeria — third.
(D) Mexico — last.
NCERT (2026-27): “PATTERNS OF POPULATION DISTRIBUTION IN THE WORLD … The 10 most populous countries of the world contribute about 60 per cent of the world’s population. Of these 10 countries, 6 are located in Asia.”
Fig. 2.1: Most Populous Countries |
