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प्रश्न
Mention the classification of Index Number
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उत्तर
Index number can be classified as follows:
(i) Price Index Number: It measures the general changes in the retail or wholesale price level of a particular or group of commodities.
(ii) Quantity Index Number: These are indices of measure the changes in the quantity of goods manufactured in a factory.
(iii) Cost of living Index Number: These are intended to study the effect of change in the price level on the cost of living of different classes of people.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Index numbers that measure changes in the level of output or physical volume of production in the economy −
Assertion (A): Index numbers are statistical devices.
Reasoning (R): Index numbers measure only changes in the price level over a period of time.
Define Laspeyre’s price index number
Compute (i) Laspeyre’s (ii) Paasche’s (iii) Fisher’s Index numbers for the 2010 from the following data.
| Commodity | Price | Quantity | ||
| 2000 | 2010 | 2000 | 2010 | |
| A | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 |
| B | 15 | 16 | 20 | 15 |
| C | 14 | 15 | 24 | 20 |
| D | 12 | 12 | 29 | 23 |
Choose the correct alternative:
Another name of consumer’s price index number is:
Compute the consumer price index for 2015 on the basis of 2014 from the following data.
| Commodities | Quantities | Prices in 2015 | Prices in 2016 |
| A | 6 | 5.75 | 6.00 |
| B | 6 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| C | 1 | 6.00 | 9.00 |
| D | 6 | 8.00 | 10.00 |
| E | 4 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| F | 1 | 20.00 | 15.00 |
Assertion and reasoning question:
- Assertion (A): The index number considers all factors.
- Reasoning (R): The index number is based on samples.
State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Index number measures changes in the price level only.
Read the given passage and answer the questions:
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Index Number is a technique of measuring changes in a variable or group of related variables with reference to time, geographical location and other characteristics. Index Number is very useful for economists, farmers, traders, government, educationalists and trade union leaders for planning and implementing the plans according to their sector. The scope of index number is not limited to only one subject but it extends to many subjects such as Economics, Educational science, Psychology, History, Sociology, Geography etc. While framing index number its objective must be determined. To attain the objective the information is collected in various ways and this information is used for comparing two different time periods. For this purpose, the base year’s index is assumed as 100 and accordingly the value of the current year is calculated. Laspeyre, Paasche and Fisher have suggested different methods for constructing index numbers. |
- Explain the meaning of Index Number.
- To whom the Index Number is useful?
- Express your opinion about the given passage.
Find the odd word out:
Features of Index Number:
