What is the rank of India in terms of the World's area among the countries of the world?

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SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 26 Feb, 2024 Shift 1)

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The correct answer is 7th.

Key Points

India is the 7th largest country in the world by land area.
It covers an area of approximately 3.287 million square kilometers.
The six countries ahead of India in terms of area are Russia, Canada, the United States, China, Brazil, and Australia.
India occupies about 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world.
The country’s vast area includes diverse landscapes, such as mountains, plains, deserts, and coastal regions.

Additional Information

Area of India: India’s total area is about 3.287 million square kilometers, with diverse geography that includes the Himalayan mountains in the north and tropical regions in the south.
Other Largest Countries:
- Russia: The largest country, covering over 17 million square kilometers.
- Canada: The second largest, with an area of approximately 9.98 million square kilometers.
- United States: Third largest, spanning 9.83 million square kilometers.
- China: Fourth, with around 9.6 million square kilometers.
- Brazil: Fifth, covering 8.51 million square kilometers.
- Australia: Sixth largest, occupying about 7.69 million square kilometers.
Geographical Significance: India's large size plays a key role in its climate, biodiversity, and agricultural productivity.
Economic Impact: India's vast natural resources and diverse