The D-8 countries constitute _______ of the world’s population and covering _______ land area.
The D-8 countries constitute _______ of the world’s population and covering _______ land area.
(A) 10% – 7.6%
(B) 13% – 5%
(C) 15% – 11%
(D) 8% – 6%
Correct option is (B) 13% - 5%. The D-8 countries have a combined population of about 1.2 billion, representing 60% of all Muslims, or close to 13% of the world’s population. They cover an area of 7.6 million square kilometers, which is the 5% of the world’s land area.