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    Question

    Under the new CPI series, the inflation rate in June was

    1.42% for agricultural labourers and ______ for rural labourers.
    A 1.55% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1.62% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1.70% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1.73% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1.80% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The new CPI series recorded 1.42% inflation for agricultural labourers and 1.73% for rural labourers in June. These figures better reflect price movements in rural India by considering updated consumption weights, more product categories (150–200 items), and expanded geographical coverage (34 states/UTs and 787 villages).

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