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UPSC Prelims 1992 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
After the break-up of the USSR the largest country in the world in terms of area is
- (a) China
- (b) Russia
- (c) USA
- (d) Canada
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Russia
Russia (~17.1 million km²) is still the largest country.
Why the others are wrong
(a) China is 3rd/4th.
(d) Canada is 2nd.
The trap
None.
🔒 Area: Russia > Canada > USA/China.
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