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Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes
Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Miscellaneous 2023

Options

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-[[ is· incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-[[ is· correct