Statement The target of a fiscal deficit of 5% of GDP could not be met because of major shortfall in revenue collection. Assumptions I . Shortfall in revenue collection leads to an increase in fiscal deficit. II. Shortfall in revenue collection leads to a decrease in fiscal deficit.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement is based on the assumption that shortfall in revenue collection leads to an increase in fiscal deficit. Hence, Assumption I is implicit.