Which one of the following goods are included to estimate food inflation in India? 1. Wheat 2. Paddy 3. Tobacco 4. Sugar Select the correct answer using the code given below:

CAPF AC 2020 PYQ with Answer — Which one of the following goods are included to estimate food inflat…

2020 · Q49

Which one of the following goods are included to estimate food inflation in India?

1Wheat
2Paddy
3Tobacco
4Sugar

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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A1,2 and 3
B2,3 and 4
C1,3 and 4
D1,2 and 4

Explanation

Food inflation indices (WPI food articles; CPI food and beverages) cover cereals such as wheat and paddy and items such as sugar — statements 1, 2 and 4. Tobacco is a non-food intoxicant and is excluded from food inflation measurement.