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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Economy
Question

The most common measure of estimating inflation in India is

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Consumer Price Index

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Consumer Price Index”.
Consumer Price Index or CPI is used to measure inflation in India because it is more holistic than other indices.

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