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Authors & prison reform: Who is the author of the book "Freedom Behind Bars"? Context: The title relates to the Indian prison system and reforms, written from firsthand administrative experience. Choose the correct author.

Difficulty: Easy

Kiran Bedi
Sunil Gupta
B. K. Chaturvedi
Aruna Roy
Harsh Mander

Correct Answer: Kiran Bedi

Explanation:

Explanation
Kiran Bedi, a pioneering Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former Inspector General of Prisons (Tihar), authored Freedom Behind Bars, reflecting on penal reform and correctional administration.

Common pitfalls

Confusing the title with other prison-administration memoirs or policy books.

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