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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the position of Indian Passport in the Passport Index of 2019?
A
67
B
72
C
77
D
54
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -It now ranks at 83rd position in the Henley Passport Index, climbing seven places from 90th rank last year. However, in 2020, its rank stood at 84 while in 2016, India was ranked 85th along with Mali and Uzbekistan. Japan and Singapore top the index.

Detailed explanation-3: -With visa-free entry in 59 countries, the Indian passport ranks 85th in the list of most powerful passports in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index released Tuesday. It has slipped two spots from the 83rd rank in 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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