Which of the following brings out the "Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers ?
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A.
The Reserve Bank of India
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B.
The Department of Economic Affairs.
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C.
The Labour Bureau
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D.
The Department of Personnel and Training
Correct Answer:
C. The Labour Bureau
Explanation:
The Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) in India is compiled and published by the Labour Bureau, which is an attached office of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Labour Bureau has been maintaining and compiling this index since 1944, using price data collected from selected industrial centers across the country. CPI-IW is used primarily for the regulation of wages, dearness allowance, and inflation measurement for industrial workers.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) The Labour Bureau.
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