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Q1.

Which of the following best describes 'Core Inflation' in the Indian context?

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(A)
Headline inflation minus the inflation contributed by food and energy components.
(B)
Inflation calculated using only the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
(C)
The long-term average rate of inflation over a 10-year period.
(D)
Inflation driven solely by imported crude oil and electronic goods.
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Q2.

Consider the following statements regarding 'Stagflation': 1. It is characterized by high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant economic growth. 2. It is typically triggered by a negative supply shock, such as a sudden spike in global crude oil prices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
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