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Fiscal deficit in the budget means ?

Correct answer: B. Budgetary deficits plus the net borrowings of the government

  • A. Revenue deficit plus the net borrowings of the government
  • B. Budgetary deficits plus the net borrowings of the government
  • C. Capital deficit plus revenue deficit
  • D. Primary deficit minus capital deficit

Explanation

Fiscal deficit is the budgetary deficit financed by government borrowing and other liabilities, so it is commonly expressed as budgetary deficit plus net borrowings. It shows the government's total borrowing requirement beyond its non-borrowed receipts.

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