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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ61. Suppose the revenue expenditure is ₹ 80,000 crores and the revenue receipts of the Government are ₹ 60,000 crores. The Government budget also shows borrowings of ₹ 10,000 crores and interest payments of ₹ 6,000 crores. Which of the following statements are correct? I. Revenue deficit is ₹ 20,000 crores. II. Fiscal deficit is ₹ 10,000 crores. III. Primary deficit is ₹ 4,000 crores. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
- A I and II only
- B II and III only
- C I and III only
- D I, II and III
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Correct Answer
D I, II and III
Model Answer
Answer: option D, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).