Explanation : The Indian population, which accounts for world’s 17.5 per cent population, comprises 623.7 million males and 586.5 million females as per 2011 Census. China is the most populous nation accounting for 19.4 per cent of the global population. Among the states and Union territories, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state with 199 million people and Lakshadweep the least populated at 64,429. ....Read more