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Which one of the following is used for indexing dearness allowance to government employees for increase in prices in India?

A

Interest rates

B

Consumer Price Indices

C

Bank rates

D

Statutory Liquidity Ratio

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B
Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) applies to the Public sector employees of the Central Government. The Industrial Dearness Allowance for public sector employees undergoes quarterly revision depending on the Consumer Price Index to help offset the impact of rising levels of inflation.
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