The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is published by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is published by:
A. Reserve Bank of India
B. Labour Bureau, Shimla
C. Central Statistics Office
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Labour Bureau compiles CPI-IW.

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