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

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Q: 91 (IAS/2008)
Which two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their populations?

question_subject: 

General Knowledge

question_exam: 

IAS

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keywords: 

{'china': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'countries': [1, 0, 2, 6], 'indonesia': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'brazil': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'russia': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'malaysia': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'populations': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'nigeria': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'usa': [12, 5, 29, 27], 'canada': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

China and India are currently the two most populous countries in the world. To determine which two countries follow China and India in terms of decreasing population, let`s evaluate each option:

Option 1: Brazil and USA

Brazil is the fifth most populous country in the world, with a population of approximately 214 million people as of 2021. The United States (USA) is the third most populous country, with a population of approximately 331 million people as of 2021. Therefore, Option 1 is not correct because the USA has a larger population than Brazil.

Option 2: USA and Indonesia

As mentioned earlier, the United States is the third most populous country. Indonesia, on the other hand, is the fourth most populous country in the world, with a population of over 276 million people as of 2021. Option 2 is correct because after China and India, the countries with the next largest populations are the United States and Indonesia.

Option 3: Canada and Malaysia

Canada is the 38th most populous country globally, with a population of approximately 38 million people as of 2021. Malaysia, on the other hand, is the 45th most populous country, with a population of over 32 million people as of 2021. Option 3 is not correct because neither Canada nor Malaysia are among the top five most populous countries in the world.

Option 4: Russia and Nigeria

Russia is the ninth most populous country in the world, with a population of approximately 144 million people as of 2021. Nigeria, however, is the seventh most populous country, with a population of over 211 million people as of 2021. Option 4 is not correct because Nigeria has a larger population than Russia.

In conclusion, Option 2: USA and Indonesia is the correct answer. The United States and Indonesia are the two countries that follow China and India in the decreasing order of their populations.