Multiple choice

What percent of the world's population does India support?

  1. 8.9%

  2. 12.2%

  3. 14.6%

  4. 17.5%

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D Correct answer
Explanation

India supports approximately 17.5% of the world's population, making it the second-most populous country after China. With roughly 1.4 billion people out of a global total of 8 billion, India's demographic weight significantly impacts global consumption patterns, resource demand, and economic trends.