The 'consumer price index' for rural and urban areas separately is compiled by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'consumer price index' for rural and urban areas separately is compiled by:
A. Ministry of Finance
B. RBI
C. Labour Bureau
D. National Statistical Office
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CPI-Rural and CPI-Urban are compiled by the NSO.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a function of the Securities and Exchange Board of India?
A. Issuing currency notes
B. Collecting direct taxes
C. Formulating monetary policy
D. Regulating the securities market and protecting investor interests

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
SEBI is the regulator of the Indian securities market; its mandate includes protecting investors, promoting the development of the market and regulating market intermediaries.

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Question #2
Which of the following is a feature of the '15-Minute City' concept?
A. A purely residential suburb without services
B. An urban planning model in which most daily needs can be met within a short walk or cycle from home
C. A city in which all travel requires long car journeys
D. Only a high-speed transport network without local amenities

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The 15-minute city is an urban design principle that aims to ensure that residents can access work, shopping, education, healthcare and leisure within a 15-minute walk or bicycle ride from their homes.

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Certificate of deposit is issued by:
A. RBI only
B. banks and financial institutions
C. stock exchanges
D. mutual funds

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Certificates of deposit are issued by banks and financial institutions.

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