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    Question

    In FY25 (April–December), which pair of items together

    contributed disproportionately to overall inflation despite their limited weight in the CPI basket?
    A Cereals and milk Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Vegetables and pulses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Oils & fats and sugar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Fruits and spices Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Meat & fish and eggs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The Survey states vegetables and pulses together have a CPI weight of 8.42% but contributed 32.3% to overall inflation in FY25 (Apr–Dec). It highlights that food inflation was mainly driven by a few items rather than being broad-based across all food categories.

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