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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which state/UT has topped the India Press Freedom Report 2021 released by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG)?

A	Jammu and Kashmir
B	Uttar Pradesh
C	Tripura
D	Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura topped the list of States and Union Territories where journalists and media houses were targeted in 2021. This was stated in India Press Freedom Report 2021 by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG).

Detailed explanation-2: -Hyderabad: India’s ranking fell from 133 in 2016 to 142 in 2021, of 180 countries, on the World Press Freedom Index that highlights the degree of freedom that journalists, news organisations and netizens have in each country, and the government’s efforts to respect such freedom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), a New Delhi-based rights group released the India Press Freedom Report 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the World Press Freedom Index, released in May, India’s ranking dropped to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank among 180 nations.

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