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Q · InflationMedium · 45s
Which index is used by the RBI to anchor its monetary policy framework?
TopicInflation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Since 2016, India’s flexible inflation targeting framework uses CPI Combined (CPI Urban + CPI Rural) as the anchor.
Final Answer: Option B — CPI (Combined)