Question 2
MediumOriginal questionA government's budget for a year:
| Item | ₹ crore |
|---|---|
| Revenue expenditure | 2,000 |
| of which interest payments | 450 |
| Capital expenditure | 700 |
| Revenue receipts | 1,600 |
| Recovery of loans | 50 |
| Disinvestment | 100 |
What is the revenue deficit?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Revenue deficit = 2,000 − 1,600 = ₹400 crore.
- Concept
- Calculating the revenue deficit
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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