Question

The primary deficit in a government budget is:

विकल्प

• Revenue expenditure − Revenue receipts

• Total expenditure − Total receipts

• Revenue deficit − Interest payments

• Fiscal deficit − Interest payments.

Answer 1

Fiscal deficit − Interest payments.

Explanation:

The gap between the current fiscal deficit and interest payments on earlier borrowings is referred to as the primary deficit. It represents the government's borrowing needs, excluding interest.