The 'Wholesale Price Index' in India is compiled by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Wholesale Price Index' in India is compiled by:
A. Office of Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B. Ministry of Finance
C. NITI Aayog
D. RBI
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The WPI is compiled by the Office of Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Economic Community of West African States' promotes economic integration in:
A. Europe
B. South America
C. West Africa
D. Asia

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
ECOWAS promotes economic integration in West Africa.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Save More Tomorrow' programme designed by Thaler and Benartzi?
A. A commitment device that allows employees to pre-commit to allocating a portion of future salary increases to retirement savings
B. A programme that ignores behavioural biases
C. An immediate large increase in current contributions
D. A mandatory increase in taxes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Save More Tomorrow is a behavioural intervention that invites employees to commit in advance to increasing their retirement contribution rates whenever they receive pay raises, thereby overcoming present bias and inertia.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Reserve Bank of India' issues currency notes of denominations up to:
A. Rs 10,000
B. Rs 1,000
C. Rs 5,000
D. Rs 100

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
RBI issues currency notes up to Rs 1,000 denomination, while one rupee notes are issued by Government of India.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1