UPSC Prelims 2025·GS1·economy·public finance

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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Explanation

I. Revenue Deficit = Revenue Expenditure - Revenue Receipts = 80,000 - 60,000 = 20,000 crores. Statement I is correct. II. Fiscal Deficit represents the total borrowing requirement of the government. Given borrowings are 10,000 crores, the Fiscal Deficit is 10,000 crores. Statement II is correct. III. Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit - Interest Payments = 10,000 - 6,000 = 4,000 crores. Statement III is correct. All three statements are correct.
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