India's area is about what share of the world's geographical area?
A2.4 per cent
B4.2 per cent
C1.4 per cent
D3.4 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 2.4 per cent
1. The land mass is 3.28 million square km.
2. That is about 2.4 per cent of the world.
3. Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil and Australia are larger.
_Source: syllabus Contemporary India I, Chapter 1, India Size and Location._
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