India is the third largest country in south Asia, with _____ of Earth’s land area.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) 2.3%.

·         India accounts for 2.3% of the Earth's total land area, making it the third-largest country in South Asia after China and Russia (in terms of geographical size).

·         It is also the seventh-largest country in the world.

Key Details:

• Land Area:
• India's total land area is approximately 3.287 million square kilometers, which represents 2.3% of the Earth's land surface.
• Global Context:
• While India ranks seventh globally in terms of area, it is second in terms of population.
• South Asia Context:
• In South Asia, India dominates geographically, followed by other nations like Pakistan and Bangladesh.