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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has topped the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021?
A
Greece
B
Norway
C
Denmark
D
Sweden
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Denmark, Norway, and Finland topped the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -India: India has been ranked 77 out of 140 countries with a score of50 on the ‘rule of law index’. Globally, India ranks 94 out of 140 as far as adherence to fundamental rights are concerned, 111 out of 140 in civil justice, 89 out of 140 in criminal justice and 93 out of 140 in absence of corruption.

Detailed explanation-3: -The top-ranked country in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2022 is Denmark, followed by Norway and Finland. India, with a score of 0.50 on the ‘rule of law’ index, has ranked 77 out of 140 countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2022, India’s ranking in the Rule of Law index stood at 77 out of 140 countries, with a score of 0.5. There was a declining trend in India’s ranking since 2015. The index is calculated based on eight factors varying from constraints on government powers to criminal justice.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Rule of Law Index (ROLI) is released by the World Justice Project (WJP), a US-based civil society group. It rates countries based on accountability of executives and respect for fundamental rights of people.

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