Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

The excess of Government's Revenue Expenditure over Revenue Receipts is called................

Options:

Revenue Deficit

Fiscal Deficit

Monetary Deficit

Primary Deficit

Correct Answer:

Revenue Deficit

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Revenue Deficit

  • Revenue Deficit occurs when the Government’s Revenue Expenditure exceeds its Revenue Receipts.

  • Revenue Deficit=Revenue Expenditure−Revenue Receipts

  • It indicates that the government’s current income is insufficient to meet its current expenses, meaning it is not able to cover its day-to-day operations (like salaries, subsidies, and interest payments) from its regular income (like taxes and fees).