UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 1
Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?
View correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The World Bank’s Doing Business index measured regulatory procedures such as taxes, property registration and construction permits. General maintenance of law and order was not one of its indicator areas.
Option-wise Analysis:
A (Correct): General law-and-order maintenance is not a Doing Business sub-index.
B (Incorrect): Incorrect choice for “not”-Paying Taxes was a measured indicator.
C (Incorrect): Registering Property was a measured indicator.
D (Incorrect): Dealing with Construction Permits was a measured indicator.
Review Note:
The Doing Business project was discontinued in 2021; this refers to the 2019-era index.