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With reference to India, consider the following Statements:
1. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India is available on a monthly basis only
2. As compared to Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI (IW)), the WPI gives less weight to food articles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(C)