RSF World Press Freedom Index 2026

1. Question 1Answer A

   What was India's rank among 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index?

   • ACorrect answer: 157th
   • B151st
   • C161st
   • D145th

   Core Trigger: RSF released the 2026 World Press Freedom Index on 30 April 2026; India ranked 157th of 180, score 31.96.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 1

2. Question 2Answer C

   In the 2026 Index, what share of countries are 'difficult' or 'very serious'?

   • A13.7%
   • B38.9%
   • CCorrect answer: 52.2%
   • D71.5%

   Theme: The global average score was the lowest in 25 years; 52.2% of countries are 'difficult' or 'very serious', against 13.7% in 2002.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Which country stayed first in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index?

   • ADenmark
   • BSweden
   • CFinland
   • DCorrect answer: Norway

   Key Voice: Anne Bocandé, RSF Editorial Director, was quoted in the release; Norway stayed first and Eritrea last.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   In RSF's scoring, which range is classed 'difficult'?

   • ACorrect answer: 40 to 55
   • B55 to 70
   • C70 to 85
   • D0 to 40

   Score Bands: 85–100 good; 70–85 satisfactory; 55–70 problematic; 40–55 difficult; 0–40 very serious.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   1. India fell from 151st in 2025 to 157th. 2. India's weakest indicator was safety. Which of the following is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   Data: India fell from 151st (32.96) in 2025; its weakest indicator was political context, 160th with 21.16.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   India sits in which score band of the 2026 Index?

   • ADifficult
   • BCorrect answer: Very serious
   • CProblematic
   • DSatisfactory

   India Link: India sits in the 'very serious' band, and RSF named it among countries whose legal indicator worsened (39.59, rank 141).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 7

7. Question 7Answer C

   Where is RSF's international headquarters?

   • AMontpellier
   • BBrussels
   • CCorrect answer: Paris
   • DGeneva

   Headquarters: RSF's international headquarters is in Paris.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 8

8. Question 8Answer C

   RSF was founded in which year?

   • A1975
   • B1995
   • CCorrect answer: 1985
   • D2002

   Founded: RSF was founded in 1985 in Montpellier, France, by four journalists; the Index began in 2002.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   The UN General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day in December of which year?

   • A1948
   • BCorrect answer: 1993
   • C1985
   • D2002

   Landmark: The UN General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day (3 May) in December 1993; RSF holds UN and UNESCO consultative status.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 10

10. Question 10Answer C

    1. Article 19(1)(a) covers press freedom. 2. Article 19(2) allows reasonable restrictions for defamation. Which of the following is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Article 19(1)(a) covers press freedom; Article 19(2) allows reasonable restrictions for security of the State, public order and defamation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 11

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