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    Question

    The difference between borrowings and interest

    payments in the Union budget is called-
    A Budget deficit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Fiscal deficit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Revenue deficit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Primary deficit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Secondary deficit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Primary Deficit is the difference between borrowings or Fiscal Deficit and interest payments. It shows how much money remains after paying the interest payments out of borrowings.

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