As per findings from a survey by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism in its Digital News Report 2021, out of 46 markets surveyed, India stands at which rank?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 31
According to the Digital News Report 2021 by the Reuters Institute, India ranked 31st out of 46 countries in terms of overall trust in news among its population. This ranking highlights that although India has one of the largest online news-consuming populations, the level of trust in news remains relatively low compared to many other countries. This was attributed to growing misinformation, political polarisation, and skepticism toward media outlets.