RBI Expected to Grow Over Inflationary Fears in April

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is anticipated to organize development over inflationary fears in its April 2022 approach meet.

• The CPI inflation has remained at an elevated level due to higher-than-expected vegetable prices in February.
• Also, the Inflation level will remain at an elevated level due to higher crude oil prices.
• The expected inflation is in the range of 5.2-5.4% in FY22.
• CPI inflation came in at an eight-month high of 6.1 percent YoY in February 2022.
• Core inflation stood at 6.2% for the 5th Consecutive month in Feb. 2022.

Question: 

Q.1 Core inflation stood at ______ for the 5th Consecutive month in Feb. 2022.
a. 6.2%
b. 6.4%
c. 5.2%
d. 6.1%