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Question

In terms of area, India is the ______ largest country in the world.

The correct answer is

seventh

Understanding India's Area Rank Globally

The question asks about India's position in the world based on its total geographical area. To answer this, we need to know the approximate areas of the largest countries and compare them.

Countries are ranked by their total area, which includes land and internal waters. Knowing this ranking is part of basic world geography.

Let's look at the ranking of the world's largest countries by area:

Rank Country Approximate Area (sq km)
1 Russia 17,098,242
2 Canada 9,984,670
3 China 9,596,961
4 United States 9,525,067
5 Brazil 8,515,767
6 Australia 7,617,930
7 India 3,287,590
8 Argentina 2,780,400
9 Kazakhstan 2,724,900
10 Algeria 2,381,741

Based on the table and global geographical data, India's total area ranks it as the seventh largest country in the world. There are six countries that are larger than India in terms of area.

Therefore, in terms of area, India is the seventh largest country in the world.

Revision Table: India's Global Position by Area

Geographical Fact India's Ranking
Rank by Total Area Seventh largest
Number of countries larger than India by Area Six

Additional Information on India and World Geography

  • India's total area is approximately 3.287 million square kilometers.
  • While India ranks seventh by area, it is the most populous country in the world.
  • Understanding the relative sizes of countries helps in comprehending global distribution of resources and population.
  • The six countries larger than India are Russia, Canada, China, the United States, Brazil, and Australia.
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Important Questions from Population Geography

  1. Largest number of tribal population (2011) in India is found in ___________.

  2. As per the 2011 census, which is the least populous state in India?

  3. A person is said to be in marginal employment if s/he has worked for fewer than ______ months in the year preceding the Census.

  4. In countries like Japan, ______ birth rates make the population pyramid ______ at the base.  

  5. Which of the following factors affect distribution of population?

    I. Climate

    II. Soil

    III. Topography

    IV. Water

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