Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is more sensitive to changes in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is more sensitive to changes in:
A. Housing rents
B. Primary and manufactured goods prices
C. Imported luxury goods
D. Service sector prices
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
WPI primarily tracks prices of goods (primary articles, fuel, manufactured products) at wholesale stages, with limited service coverage, making it more responsive to commodity price fluctuations.

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