Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2019 · Economy · Question 7

Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?

  1. Maintenance of law and order
  2. Paying taxes
  3. Registering property
  4. Dealing with construction permits

Answer

Maintenance of law and order

  • (a) Maintenance of law and order: This is not a World Bank Ease of Doing Business sub-index. The index did not use a category by this name. Verdict: Incorrect option / correct answer.
  • (b) Paying taxes: This was a standard Ease of Doing Business parameter measuring tax compliance burden. Verdict: Sub-index.
  • (c) Registering property: This was one of the core sub-indices in the Ease of Doing Business framework. Verdict: Sub-index.
  • (d) Dealing with construction permits: This was also a recognized sub-index of the Ease of Doing Business Index. Verdict: Sub-index.
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