UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 48
India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: The World Bank Group published the Doing Business rankings, comparing regulatory environments relevant to running a business across economies.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - OECD issues regulatory/economic indicators but did not produce this ranking.
B: Incorrect - WEF publishes the Global Competitiveness publications rather than World Bank Doing Business.
C: Correct - Correct-the Ease of Doing Business rank was published by the World Bank Group.
D: Incorrect - WTO focuses on trade rules; it did not publish the Doing Business ranking.
Review Note: The World Bank discontinued the Doing Business report in 2021. This answer reflects the 2016 exam context.