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    Question

    The Union Budget 2025–26 estimates total expenditure

    at ₹50.65 lakh crore and total receipts (excluding borrowings)at ₹34.96 lakh crore. What is the resource gap that the government will finance through market borrowings and other sources?
    A ₹ 12.0 lakh crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹ 14.5 lakh crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹ 15.69 lakh crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹ 17.25 lakh crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E ₹ 19.0 lakh crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Resource Gap = Expenditure – Receipts = 50.65 – 34.96 = ₹15.69 lakh crore, which must be financed through borrowings and other liabilities.

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