Multiple choice

In terms of size of population, what position India occupies in the world?

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. fourth

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, India has been the second most populous country in the world after China. While recent 2023 estimates suggest India has surpassed China, in most academic and census contexts, it is still referred to as the second.