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A budgetary deficit means ?

Correct answer: A. Total expenditure is more than total revenue

  • A. Total expenditure is more than total revenue
  • B. Current expenditure is more than current revenue
  • C. Capital expenditure is more than capital revenue
  • D. Total expenditure is more than current revenue

Explanation

A budgetary deficit occurs when the government's total expenditure exceeds its total revenue during a given period. The comparison is between overall totals, not only current or capital items.

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