Multiple choice

According to the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI), released in 2015, what was India’s rank out of 180 nations surveyed worldwide in terms of press freedom in 2015?

  1. 116

  2. 165

  3. 122

  4. 136

  5. 148
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Explanation

India ranked 136th out of 180 countries in the 2015 World Press Freedom Index, indicating significant constraints on press freedom. This index measures countries based on pluralism, media independence, environment and self-censorship, legislative framework, transparency, and infrastructure. A lower rank number indicates worse press freedom conditions.

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