Question

    According to the data released by the National

    Statistical Office (NSO), Consumer Price Index-based inflation rate rose to a three-month high at ___.
    A 6.52 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6.22 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6.32 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6.12 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Consumer Price Index-based inflation rate rising unexpectedly to a three-month high at 6.52 per cent (Rural-6.85, Urban-6.00) in January, from 5.72 per cent in December due to hike in prices of goods including food and beverage, housing, and services, with food prices having the highest rise.

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