Question

India's land area covers what percentage of the world's total area?

• A. 1.4%
• B. 2.4%
• C. 3,4%
• D. 4.4%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2.4%

• Geographical Extent: India covers an area of approximately 3.287 million square kilometers.
• Global Rank: It is the 7th largest country in the world by land area.
• Comparative Size: Despite occupying only 2.4% of the world's total land surface, it supports about 17.5% of the world's population.
• Latitudinal and Longitudinal Extent: India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, extending between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E.
• Standard Meridian: The 82°30'E longitude is considered the Standard Meridian of India, passing through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, which sets the Indian Standard Time (IST).
• Coastline: The mainland coastline of India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep Islands, spans approximately 7,516.6 km.
• Land Frontiers: India shares land borders with seven countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
• Longest Border: The longest land border is shared with Bangladesh.