Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]
(a) Maintenance of law and order
(b) Paying taxes
(c) Registering property
(d) Dealing with construction permits
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ covers 10 sub-indicators namely:
- Starting a Business,
- Dealing with Construction Permits,
- Getting Electricity,
- Registering Property,
- Getting Credit,
- Protecting Minority Investors,
- Paying Taxes,
- Trading Across Borders,
- Enforcing Contracts and
- Resolving Insolvency.