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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 15 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q31

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What does a lower score on the Corruption Perception Index (e.g., closer to 0) indicate?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. More corruption.

A lower score on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI)—closer to 0—indicates more corruption. Developed by Transparency International, the CPI ranks countries on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 represents highly corrupt and 100 represents very clean (less corruption).

  • 0 (Highly Corrupt): Signals excessive red tape, bribery, and poor governance.
  • 100 (Very Clean): Signals high transparency and better governance. 

Lower scores typically correlate with weak public institutions and lack of accountability.