SSC GD 2026 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Constable - 30 April 2026 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

Which report is NOT published by Transparency International?
I. Democracy Index
II. Corruption Perceptions Index

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Only I

Explanation:

The Democracy Index is NOT published by Transparency International; it is published annually by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). On the other hand, the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is indeed published annually by Transparency International, ranking countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption.

Key Points:

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) evaluates and ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and business people.

The Democracy Index provides a snapshot of the state of democracy worldwide in 165 independent states and two territories, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Transparency International is a non-governmental organization founded in 1993, headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Important Questions and Answers:

Question: Which organization publishes the Democracy Index?

Answer: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

Question: In which year was Transparency International founded?

Answer: 1993.