A. Wholesale-level inflation measured by the shot up to 7.39 per cent in March on a year-on-year basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. The surge in March was also aided by a low base in the corresponding month of 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C. Both A & B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D. None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wholesale-level inflation measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) shot up to 7.39 per cent in March on a year-on-year basis. This is the highest wholesale inflation rate since October 2012, and was driven largely by higher prices of crude oil and a surge in price levels of food items such as pulses and fruits. The surge in March was also aided by a low base in the corresponding month of 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Which of the following statements is\/are correct with reference to the Wholesale Price Index? A. Wholesale-level inflation measured by the shot up to 7.39 per cent in March on a year-on-year basis. B. The surge in March was also aided by a low base in the corresponding month of 2020. C. 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