Chain base index numbers are particularly useful for analyzing: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Chain base index numbers are particularly useful for analyzing:
A. Long-term structural changes
B. Short-term period-to-period fluctuations
C. International comparisons
D. Base year selection
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Chain indices highlight recent changes by using the previous period as base, making them sensitive to short-term dynamics like monthly inflation, though less suitable for long-term trend analysis.

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Question #1
Assertion (A): In any probability distribution, P(A) + P(A') = 1. Reason (R): A and A' are mutually exclusive and exhaustive events. Choose the correct option:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is false, R is true
C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
D. A is true, R is false

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Complementary events partition the sample space, so their probabilities sum to 1. R correctly explains A.

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Question #2
Which index number formula satisfies both time reversal and factor reversal tests?
A. Fisher's ideal index
B. Laspeyres index
C. Paasche index
D. Simple aggregative index

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Fisher's ideal index, being the geometric mean of Laspeyres and Paasche indices, is the only common formula that satisfies both time reversal and factor reversal tests, ensuring mathematical consistency.

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Question #3
In constructing a frequency distribution with exclusive class intervals, the upper limit of one class is:
A. Included in that class
B. Ignored in frequency counting
C. Excluded from that class and included in the next higher class
D. Always equal to the lower limit of the next class

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
In exclusive class intervals, the upper limit is not included in the class; observations equal to the upper limit are counted in the next higher class to avoid overlap and ensure mutual exclusivity.

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