The 'Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers' is compiled by the Labour Bureau and is used for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers' is compiled by the Labour Bureau and is used for:
A. calculating inflation for urban consumers
B. GDP deflator
C. stock market index
D. dearness allowance and wage revisions
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CPI-IW is used for dearness allowance and wage revisions.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a developing economy?
A. Dualistic economic structure
B. High productivity in agriculture
C. High rate of capital accumulation
D. Low dependence on foreign trade

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Developing economies often exhibit dualism — coexistence of a modern industrial sector and a traditional agricultural sector with low productivity.

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Question #2
Which of the following is NOT a measure to control inflation?
A. Increase in government expenditure
B. Open market sale of securities
C. Increase in bank rate
D. Increase in CRR

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Increase in government expenditure would increase aggregate demand and potentially worsen inflation. The other measures reduce money supply or credit and help control inflation.

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Question #3
The 'United Nations Conference on Trade and Development' is headquartered in:
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Rome
D. Vienna

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
UNCTAD is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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