Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Henley Passport Index:
1.Diplomatic relations with other nations is the primary metric used by the Henley Passport Index to rank passports.
2.The rank of Indian passport has improved in the 2024 ranking.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Henley Passport Index primarily ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
Statement 2 is correct. India has been ranked 82nd spot on a global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries. India’s passport now ranks at an improved 82nd spot. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Source: AIR
