Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

Calculate the value of revenue deficit, if tax revenue is ₹1000 crores, non-tax revenue is ₹500 crores, capital receipts are ₹2000  crore and revenue expenditure are ₹4000 crore.

Options:

₹2,500 crores

₹500 crores

₹3,000 crores

₹3,500 crores

Correct Answer:

₹2,500 crores

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : ₹2,500 crores

Given:

  • Tax revenue = ₹1000 crores
  • Non-tax revenue = ₹500 crores
  • Revenue expenditure = ₹4000 crores

Total Revenue: Add tax revenue and non-tax revenue.
Total Revenue = ₹1000 crore + ₹500 crore = ₹1500 crore

Revenue Deficit: Subtract total revenue from revenue expenditure.
Revenue Deficit = Revenue Expenditure - Total Revenue
Revenue Deficit = ₹4000 crore - ₹1500 crore

                        = ₹2500 crore