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Budget arithmetic: Compute the primary deficit from given data. Given: Fiscal deficit = ₹75,000 crore; Interest payments = ₹25,000 crore; Relending to States = ₹25,000 crore. Choose the correct option.

Q: Budget arithmetic: Compute the primary deficit from given data. Given: Fiscal deficit = ₹75,000 crore; Interest payments = ₹25,000 crore; Relending to States = ₹25,000 crore. Choose the correct option.

Definitions Primary deficit = Fiscal deficit − Interest payments. Calculation Primary deficit = 75,000 − 25,000 = ₹50,000 crore.Relending to States does not change the definition here. Final Answer ₹50,000 crore

Difficulty: Easy

₹50,000 crore
₹25,000 crore
₹75,000 crore
₹100,000 crore

Correct Answer: ₹50,000 crore

Explanation:

Definitions

Primary deficit = Fiscal deficit − Interest payments.

Calculation
Primary deficit = 75,000 − 25,000 = ₹50,000 crore.Relending to States does not change the definition here.

Final Answer
₹50,000 crore

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