In terms of population India ranks second in the world, while in terms of area India ranks

- The question provides a premise about India's population rank (stated as second, although currently it is the first). - The question asks for India's rank in terms of total area. - The seven largest countries in the world by total area are: Russia, Canada, China, the United States, Brazil, Australia, and India. - Therefore, India is the 7th largest country by area.