UPSC 2001: The new series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) released by the Government of India is with reference to the base prices of

The correct answer is option (c): 1993-94. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2001, GS Paper 1, as Question 9. It falls under Indian Economy > Inflation & Price Indices.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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