India with its area of 3.28 million $$\text{km}^2$$​ accounts for 2.4 per cent of the world's land surface area and stands as the _____________ largest country in the world.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Seventh.

India is the seventh largest country in the world by area, covering 3.28 million square kilometers (km²).

It makes up about 2.4% of the world's land surface area.

Explanation:

• India's land area is 3,287,263 square kilometers (km²)
• It's about 1,997 miles (3,214km) from north to south and 1,822 miles (2,933km) from east to west. 
• India's land border is 9,445 miles (15,200km) long and its coastline is 4,671 miles (7,516.6km) long. 
• India's land is marked by mountains, rivers, forests, and deserts. 
• The Himalayas, Hindukush, Sulaiman, and Purvachal hills form the physical boundaries of India. 
• The Indian Ocean is to the south of India.