Consumer Price Index (CPI) is most relevant for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consumer Price Index (CPI) is most relevant for:
A. Assessing changes in the cost of living for households
B. Setting wholesale trade policies
C. Measuring producer cost inflation
D. Calculating export competitiveness
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CPI measures average price changes paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services, directly indicating inflation's impact on household purchasing power and cost of living.

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