India’s total area accounts for what percentage of the total geographical area of the world?

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5.4%

3.4 %

1.4%

2.4 %

answer is D.

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India is the seventh-largest country and occupies 2.4% of the world’s net land area. From north to south, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is a distance of 3214 kilometers. From Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat, the east-to-west extent of India is 2933 kilometers. In total, it has an area of around 3,287,263 square kilometers. For administration, the entire area is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories. This comprises the mainland and the two islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar. The land is rich in biodiversity, with several endemic species. Around 22% of the land area is covered in forests, with 8% of the world's flora and fauna. With just 2.4% land area, India is one of the 17 megadiverse countries.

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