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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

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What is India’s rank in world population as of 2022?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2

  • India is the most populous country in the world with one-sixth of the world's population.
  • According to UN estimates, India overtook China in having the largest population in the world with a population of 1,425,775,850 at the end of April 2023. 
  • The top five most populous countries as of 2022 are as follows-
  1. China
  2. India
  3. United States 
  4. Pakistan
  5. Brazil