As per statistics published by National Crime Records Bureau for 2020, which state
registered the highest number of crimes against children [Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL)]?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Madhya Pradesh.
- The crime rate registered per lakh children population was 33.6 in 2021, compared to 28.9 in 2020.
- Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of crime against kids for a second time, at 19,173, followed by Maharashtra which saw 17,261 such cases.