India is the second most populous country with a population of ______, according to the 2011 census data.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1,210 million.
According to the 2011 census data, India's population was 1,210,854,977 (approximately 1,210 million or 1.21 billion). This figure confirmed India as the second most populous country globally at that time. The census also revealed a decadal growth rate of 17.7% between 2001 and 2011, indicating significant demographic changes and highlighting key areas for policy and planning, such as literacy rates and sex ratios.