SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
South Asia is home to what percentage of the world’s population?
A
Less than 15%
B
More than 60%
C
More than 20%
D
Less than 10%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The population of the region, under the broader definition, is about 1.9 billion or about one-fourth of the world’s population, making it both the most populous and the most densely populated geographical region in the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Asia is the largest of the world’s continents, covering approximately 30 percent of the Earth’s land area. It is also the world’s most populous continent, with roughly 60 percent of the total population. Asia makes up the eastern portion of the Eurasian supercontinent; Europe occupies the western portion.

Detailed explanation-3: -South-Eastern Asia Population (LIVE) South-Eastern Asia population is equivalent to 8.58% of the total world population.

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