Indian Economy

Q. Fiscal deficit in the Union Budget means

A
net increase in Union Governments borrowings from the Reserve Bank of India
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

Correct Answer

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

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    B)Polio
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    B)Andhra Pradesh
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