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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 46

SSC CHSL - 09 July 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q46

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According to Census 2011, India’s population accounts _________ of the world’s population.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 17.5%.

  • According to the Census 2011, India’s population was approximately 1.21 billion, representing 17.5% of the global population at that time. With over 1.3 billion people currently, India remains the second-most populous country in the world.
  • The large population has significant implications for the country’s economic growth, social structure, and resource management.
  • India’s growing population also presents both opportunities and challenges in terms of urbanization, infrastructure development, healthcare, and education, requiring thoughtful policy planning for sustainable growth.