Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

As per 2011 census, India's population was larger than the total population of which of the following areas/countries?

1.North America

2.China

3.South America

4.Africa

5.Australia

Options:

Only 1,3 and 4 put together

Only 2,3 and 4 put together

Only 1,3 and 5 put together

Only 3,4 and 5 put together

Correct Answer:

Only 1,3 and 5 put together

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Only 1,3 and 5 put together

NCERT: The people are very important component of a country. India is the second most populous country after China in the world with its total population of 1,210 million (2011). India’s population is larger than the total population of North America, South America and Australia put together.