India occupies approximately what proportion of the total land area of the world?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2.4%.
India occupies about 2.4% of the world’s total land area, making it the 7th largest country globally. This proportion highlights how a relatively small share of global land supports one of the world’s largest populations. India covers around 3.28 million square kilometres, stretching from the snow-covered Himalayas to the coastal plains of the Indian Ocean. Despite having only a minor fraction of the Earth’s land, India hosts a remarkable diversity—ranging from deserts, fertile plains, tropical forests, plateaus to island territories. Options that vary significantly—such as very high percentages—are incorrect because no single country except Russia exceeds even 10% of global land area. India’s share remains consistently cited around 2.4% in major geographical references.