A sustained and appreciable increase in the price level over a considerable period of time is known as Inflation. Inflation reflects the overall rise in prices of goods and services in an economy, which can erode purchasing power and impact economic stability.
The correct answer is (C) : Inflation
Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Term/Name) | List-II (Characteristics) |
|---|---|
| (A) Privatisation | (I) Work which focuses on providing services like trade, transport, financial services etc. |
| (B) Disinvestment | (II) Spread of investment into different types of economic activities in order to reduce risks. |
| (C) Tertiary sector | (III) Private companies can invest in sectors earlier reserved for the government. |
| (D) Diversification | (IV) The government sells its share in public sector companies. |
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