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Define fiscal deficit.

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Define fiscal deficit.

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Solution 1

The fiscal deficit is the excess of total expenditure, i.e. revenue and capital expenditure, over total receipts. This measure reflects total borrowings of the government during the financial year.

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Solution 2

Fiscal deficit refers to the excess of total expenditure over total receipts, excluding borrowings, during the given fiscal year.

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Chapter 30: Budget - EXAMINATION CORNER [Page 30.30]

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