Question 30
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 |
Match each measure with its value.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Revenue deficit | I. ₹500 crore |
| B. Fiscal deficit | II. ₹400 crore |
| C. Primary deficit | III. ₹2,700 crore |
| D. Total expenditure | IV. ₹950 crore |
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
RD = 2,000 − 1,600 = 400; total expenditure = 2,000 + 700 = 2,700.
FD = 2,700 − (1,600 + 50 + 100) = 950; PD = 950 − 450 = 500.
- Concept
- All three deficits
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
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