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In 2011 India's population was 1,210 million, making it the most populous country after:
AChina
BRussia
CNigeria
DBrazil
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. China
1. India's population exceeds three continents put together.
2. Only one country has more people.
3. That is China.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 1, Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition._
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