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UPSC Fiscal deficit Previous Year Questions
5 Fiscal deficit questions asked in previous UPSC examinations, arranged from the latest year with answers and explanations.
- Questions
- 5
- Years covered
- 2016–2025
- Exam years
- 3
- With answers
- 5
Fiscal deficit questions by year
UPSC Fiscal deficit Previous Year Questions
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Suppose the revenue expenditure is ₹80,000 crores and the revenue receipts of the Government are ₹60,000 crores. The Government budget also shows borrowings of ₹10,000 crores and interest payments of ₹6,000 crores. Which of the following statements are correct? I. Revenue deficit is ₹20,000 crores. II. Fiscal deficit is ₹10,000 crores. III. Primary deficit is ₹4,000 crores. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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A country's fiscal deficit stands at ₹50,000 crores. It is receiving ₹10,000 crores through non-debt creating capital receipts. The country's interest liabilities are ₹1,500 crores. What is its gross primary deficit?
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