Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Index Numbers and Time Based Data

Question:

Irregular variations in a time series are not caused by :

Options:

Pandemics

Floods

Festivals

Strikes and lockouts

Correct Answer:

Festivals

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Festivals

Festivals tend to occur at regular, predictable intervals, often part of seasonal pattern rather than irregular component.