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CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q11

(A) Meera and Shahid are two classmates, who were comparing India's economic growth over the years. Meera referred to the increase in Gross Domestic…

Meera and Shahid are two classmates, who were comparing India's economic growth over the years.
Meera referred to the increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices prevailing in market, while Sahid insisted on considering GDP after adjusting for inflation. Their debate on which of the two measures gives a true picture of people's well-being, remained inconclusive.
Considering the above mentioned situation, elaborate with valid reason, which of the two variables is considered a better indicator of welfare and why ?
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