Q. Fiscal deficit in the Union Budget means

Correct Answer

the sum of budgetary deficit and net increase in internal and external borrowings

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    C)Finance Commission
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    B)the sum of budgetary deficit and net increase in internal and external borrowings
    C)the difference between current expenditure and current revenue
    D)the sum of monetized deficit and budgetary deficit
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