Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

What does the amount of "Fiscal deficit" equates to?

Options:

Taxes received by the government

Disinvestment to be done

Borrowings from various sources

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Borrowings from various sources

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Borrowings from various sources

Fiscal deficit represents the total amount of borrowing that the government needs to cover its budgetary shortfall. It is calculated as the difference between the total expenditure and total revenue receipts (excluding borrowings) of the government. Essentially, it equates to the total amount the government needs to borrow to finance its deficit.