Which comparison is correct while studying India's area?

Correct answer: India is smaller than Australia

The governing concept is the comparative size of countries by total area. India covers about 3.28 million square kilometres, whereas Australia covers about 7.69 million square kilometres, so Australia is clearly larger. India is generally ranked seventh among the world’s countries by area. Russia, Canada, Brazil and Australia are all larger than India; therefore, statements saying that India is larger than any of them are incorrect. Option A is correct because it expresses the valid comparison and helps learners remember India’s position as a very large country, though not one of the four largest.