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.
General Knowledge
Indian Economy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A₹50,000 crore
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B₹25,000 crore
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C₹75,000 crore
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D₹100,000 crore
Answer
Correct Answer: ₹50,000 crore
Explanation
Definitions
- Primary deficit = Fiscal deficit − Interest payments.
CalculationPrimary deficit = 75,000 − 25,000 = ₹50,000 crore.Relending to States does not change the definition here.
Final Answer₹50,000 crore