Question

Q. With reference to CPI, it is measured for which of the following categories?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 1, 3, and 4 only
• D. 1, 2, and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

Four types of CPI are as follows:

• CPI for Industrial Workers (IW).
• CPI for Agricultural Labourer (AL).
• CPI for Rural Labourer (RL).
• CPI (Rural/Urban/Combined).

Out of these, the first three are compiled by the Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Fourth is compiled by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.