Which two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their populations? [2008] - PMF IAS

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Which two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their populations?

Brazil and USA
USA and Indonesia
Canada and Malaysia
Russia and Nigeria

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

India (Estimated ~1.47 billion)
China (Estimated ~1.41 billion)
United States (Estimated ~349 million)
Indonesia (Estimated ~288 million)

Answer: (b) USA and Indonesia