CPI numbers for June 2024 (Base 2012=100)

Current Context: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2024, based on 2012=100, indicates rising prices.

• The All India CPI (General) stood at 190.2, with a higher rate of 192.2 for rural areas and 187.8 for urban.
• Food prices also increased, reflected in the All India CPI (Consumer Food Price Index - CFPI) at 198.7, with rural and urban figures at 195.6 and 204.2 respectively.
• This represents a year-on-year inflation of 5.08% overall, with a steeper rise of 5.66% in rural areas and 4.39% in urban.
• Compared to the previous month, both General and Food CPI indices saw increases of 1.33% and 3.17% respectively.

Question:

1 What was the All India CPI (General) for June 2024?

• A) 190.2
• B) 192.2
• C) 187.8
• D) 98.7

Answer: A) The All India CPI (General) stood at 190.2, with a higher rate of 192.2 for rural areas and 187.8 for urban.