The 'Revenue deficit' indicates that the government's: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Revenue deficit' indicates that the government's:
A. revenue expenditure exceeds revenue receipts
B. capital expenditure exceeds capital receipts
C. total budget is balanced
D. revenue receipts exceed revenue expenditure
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Revenue deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.

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A. Development economics only
B. Microeconomics
C. Macroeconomics
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option A


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C. Expenditure on construction of roads
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Correct Answer: Option D


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