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Q · Budget and Its TypesMedium · 45s
Which of these correctly matches? Type of Deficit Formula A. Primary Deficit 1) Fiscal Deficit + Interest Payments B. Revenue Deficit 2) Revenue Expenditure – Revenue Receipts
TopicBudget and Its Types
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit – Interest Payments.
Final Answer: Option A — A-1, B-2