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UPSC Prelims 2003 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which among the following countries has the largest population?
- (a) Indonesia
- (b) Japan
- (c) Pakistan
- (d) Sudan
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Answer: (a) Indonesia
Indonesia (~27 crore today; ~21 crore in 2003) is the fourth most populous country.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Japan ~12.5 crore.
(c) Pakistan ~15 crore in 2003.
(d) Sudan ~3.5 crore.
The trap
None.
🔒 Most populous: India, China, USA, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh.
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