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UPPSC PCS 2021 · Question 112 of 150

Headline inflation refers to the change in value of all goods on the basket. On which basis is the headline inflation measured?

Economy

  1. AWholesale Price Index
  2. BConsumer Price Index for Industrial Worker
  3. CCombined Consumer Price IndexCorrect
  4. DUrban Consumer Price Index

Answer: C. Combined Consumer Price Index

Explanation

Headline inflation in India is measured on the Combined Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Source: https://www.drishtiias.com/images/pdf/UPPSC 2021 Prelims GS Paper -1.pdf

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