Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

Revenue deficit will be calculated through __________.

Options:

Total Expenditure - Revenue Receipts

Fiscal Deficit - Interest Payments

Fiscal Deficit - Revenue Receipts

Revenue Expenditure - Revenue Receipts

Correct Answer:

Revenue Expenditure - Revenue Receipts

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : Revenue Expenditure - Revenue Receipts

Revenue Expenditure: This includes all expenses incurred for the normal functioning of government departments and for providing various services. It does not create any assets for the government.

Revenue Receipts: These are the income receipts of the government from taxes and other sources that do not lead to any liability or create assets.