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    Question

    What index does the Ministry of Rural Development use to

    revise the wages under MGNREGA?
    A Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Consumer Price Index – Urban (CPI-U) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Consumer Price Index – Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Consumer Price Index – Agriculture Labour (CPI-AL) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Index Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Ministry of Rural Development utilizes changes in the Consumer Price Index – Agriculture Labour (CPI-AL) to revise the MGNREGA wages. This specific index is mentioned in the provided information, making D the correct choice.

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