Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II (1) A general and continuous rise in prices of things a. Recession (2) Things that have earning power or some value to their owner b. Inflation (3) A decline in the overall average level of prices c. Excise duty (4) A period of slow or negative economic growth usually accompanied by rising unemployment d. Assets (5) A tax payable on manufactured goods e. Deflation

• A. 1-d, 2-b, 3-e, 4-c, 5-a
• B. 1-b, 2-d, 3-e, 4-a, 5-c
• C. 1-a, 2-e, 3-d, 4-b, 5-c
• D. 1-c, 2-a, 3-e, 4-d, 5-b