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As per Henley Passport Index 2019, what is the position of India?
A
68th
B
72nd
C
86th
D
54th
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Among Asian countries; India, Mauritius and Tajikistan share the 87th position, with hassle-free entry to 67 countries, without prior visa. China and Bolivia are ranked at 69th Their passports allow access to 80 destinations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Passport was ranked 67th in the ‘Global Passport Index Report 2019’. The ranking has improved in the last 5 years from 77 in 2015 to 67 in 2019.

Detailed explanation-3: -While India has moved up from its spot at the 87 th place on the list, it’s access to countries has decreased by one. In 2022 the Indian passport-holders enjoyed visa-free/visa-on-arrival travel to 60 countries, in 2023 this has come down to 59 countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Henley Passport Index 2023: Performance of Indian passport India ranked 85th in the world’s most powerful passport index in 2023 and gives visa-free entry to 59 countries worldwide. Earlier in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, the country ranked at 82nd, 84th, 85th and 83rd respectively.

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