What is india's rank in world population as of 2022?

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  2. 5
  3. 3
  4. 2

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Option 4 : 2
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The correct answer is 2.

Key Points

  • India's rank in world population as of 2022 is 2.
  •  Option 1: India is not the most populous country in the world. China has the highest population.
  •  Option 2: India's population is not ranked 5th in the world. The countries with lower population than India are United States, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
  •  Option 3: India's population is not ranked 3rd in the world. The countries with higher population than India are China and United States.
  •  Option 4: This is the correct answer. As of 2022, India is the second most populous country in the world, with a population of over 1.39 billion people.

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