Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

One kind of deficit in the annual Budget will have to be financed through borrowings. It indicates the total borrowing requirements of the government from all sources. It is known as :

Options:

Money deficit

Fiscal deficit

Macro deficit

Micro deficit

Correct Answer:

Fiscal deficit

Explanation:

The fiscal deficit will have to be financed through borrowing. Thus, it indicates the total borrowing requirements of the government from all sources. From the financing sid:

Gross fiscal deficit = Net borrowing at home + Borrowing from RBI + Borrowing from abroad