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प्रश्न
Define Index Number
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उत्तर
Index Numbers are the indicators which reflect the changes over a specified period of time in price of different commodities, production, sales, cost of living etc.
“An Index Number is a device which shows by its variations the change in a magnitude which is not capable of accurate measurements in itself or of direct valuation in practice”. – Wheldon
“An Index number is a statistical measure of fluctuations in a variable arranged in the form of a series and using a base. Period for maxing H comparisons” – Lawrence J Kalpan.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the features of index numbers.
Index number was originally developed to measure ______.
Identify & explain the concept from the given illustration.
Bombay Stock Exchange has developed “Sensex” as a stock market index for reflecting the share prices of listed companies.
Explain factor reversal test
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Choose the correct alternative:
Which of the following Index number satisfy the time reversal test?
Choose the correct alternative:
While computing a weighted index, the current period quantities are used in the:
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.
