Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Index Numbers and Time Based Data

Question:

The rise in prices before Diwali is an example of

Options:

Seasonal trend

Cyclical trend

Longterm trend

Irregular trend

Correct Answer:

Seasonal trend

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Seasonal trend **

Seasonal trend

The rise occurs every year before Diwali due to increased festive demand, so the pattern repeats in the same season each year.