Question 62
MediumOriginal questionFrom 2026 India's Consumer Price Index is compiled on which base year?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The August 2026 CPI was released on the base 2024=100.
2022-23 is the new base of the Wholesale Price Index; 2012 was the old CPI base.
- Concept
- CPI base year
- Typical timeTypical
- 50 s
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