The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year 2011-12 includes: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year 2011-12 includes:
A. Services
B. Only food articles
C. Goods only, grouped into primary, fuel, and manufactured products
D. Consumer durables only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
WPI basket comprises goods under three major groups: Primary Articles, Fuel & Power, Manufactured Products.

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