The 'Fiscal Deficit' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Fiscal Deficit' is:
A. Revenue deficit minus grants
B. Primary deficit plus interest payments
C. Total expenditure minus total revenue
D. Total expenditure minus total receipts (excluding borrowings)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Fiscal deficit = Total expenditure - (Revenue receipts + Non-debt capital receipts). It indicates borrowing requirement.

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