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Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?

  1. A.The Reserve Bank of India
  2. B.The Department of Economic Affairs
  3. C.The Labour Bureau
  4. D.The Department of Personnel and Training
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. The Labour Bureau

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, is responsible for collecting, compiling, and disseminating statistics relating to labour and employment in India. This includes the computation and publication of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), which is a key indicator of inflation impacting a significant segment of the workforce.

Source: UPSC gs1 2015

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